Manager, Contracts Administration

Georgia Transmission Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Transmission Corporation is seeking a Manager of Contracts Administration to lead a team responsible for bidding, negotiating, administering, and closing contracts across construction, maintenance, and professional services. The role ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while driving risk mitigation and effective contract governance.

The position also serves as the business owner of the contract management technology, partnering with IT on the contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Engineering, Legal Studies or a related field required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Law degree (Juris Doctor) a plus. Paralegal or contract law certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a contracts administration team overseeing bidding, negotiating, and closing contracts for construction, maintenance, professional, and other services.
• Ensure all contract processes align with company policies, procedures (PGPs), goals, and legal or regulatory requirements, while incorporating industry best practices.
• Drive efficient contract governance, promote risk mitigation, and support organizational objectives in collaboration with stakeholders across departments.
• Act as business owner of GTC's contract management technology, partnering with IT on the contract management system and Infor.

Skills

Contract terms knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Construction/EPC contracts

Risk allocation provisions

Change order management

Federal funding contracts

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Infor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree / MBA

Juris Doctor (Law degree)

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Infor ERP

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

ERP systems

Job description

The Manager of Contracts Administration provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all contract management activities within GTC. This position leads a team responsible for bidding, negotiating, administering, and closing out contracts for construction, maintenance, professional, and other services. The Manager ensures all contract processes align with company policies, procedures (PGPs), goals, and legal or regulatory requirements, while incorporating industry best practices.

Serving as a key liaison across departments and stakeholders, this role drives efficient contract execution, promotes risk mitigation, and supports organizational objectives through effective contract governance. In addition to team leadership responsibilities, the Manager actively participates in complex or high-value contract activities as needed. The Manager also serves as the business owner of GTC's contract management technology, partnering with IT on the contract management system and Infor.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Engineering, Legal Studies or a related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Law degree (Juris Doctor) a plus. Paralegal or contract law certificate preferred.

Experience

Ten years of progressively responsible contracting experience, ideally in the electric utility, oil and gas or energy construction industry, including construction, EPC and professional services agreements. Four years of experience in a supervisory or group lead capacity giving work direction to other associates, including at least two years of direct supervision with responsibility for performance reviews, and serving as the point of contact for escalations.

Equivalent Experience

In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of education and progressively responsible contract administration experience totaling fourteen years may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

Preferred: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA); Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) through the Institute for Supply Management (ISM); or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.)

Extensive knowledge of contract terms and conditions with excellent attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong negotiation skills. Working knowledge of construction and EPC contract forms, risk-allocation provisions (limitation of liability, indemnification, liquidated damages, insurance and bonding), and change order and claims management. Knowledge of federal funding contract requirements, including RUS, Davis-Bacon, Buy America/BABA and 2 CFR 200. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management and ERP systems; experience with Infor preferred.