CONTRACTS MANAGER

Gulf Interstate Engineering Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Houston is seeking a Contracts Manager responsible for contract administration with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of contractual language, and excellent communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration is required. This position is in a standard office environment where proficient use of office software is essential, and supervisory experience is necessary.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in contracts administration.
• Familiarity with insurance coverage and state laws governing contractual agreements.
• Experience with FERC is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review contracts with subcontractors.
• Maintain files of all subcontracts for designated projects.
• Provide contract administration functions including maintaining records.

Skills

Experience in contracts administration

Knowledge of contractual language and terminology

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with insurance coverage and state laws

Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration

Job description

Description

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Contracts Manager performs contract administration for all GIE contracts with subcontractors.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and review GIE contracts with subcontractors
• Maintain files of all subcontracts for designated projects
• Maintain correspondence files for subcontracts
• Provide contract administration functions including maintaining records of scope changes, extra work requests, letters to/from contractor, etc.
• Provide project control with cost trends for contracts

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in contracts administration
• Knowledge of contractual language and terminology
• Familiarity with insurance coverage and state laws governing contractual agreements
• Experience with FERC is highly desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with word processing and spread sheet software
• Supervisory experience is required

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration

Competencies

• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Impact and influence
• Business and people acumen

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.