Senior Specialist (Business Contracts), Contract Management

National Grid plc; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan with company contribution

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid in Waltham, MA is hiring a Senior Specialist (Business Contracts) for Contract Management to monitor MSA performance on outsourced engineering/design contracts. The role is hybrid and collaborates with Procurement, Engineering and Project teams to ensure compliance and optimize value.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in the utility sector, with strong MS Office skills and experience in SAP/Ariba Guided Buying and PowerPlan preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in utility industry with RFP, engineering/design contracts, construction management or project management experience.
• 2+ years presenting to upper management preferred.
• 2+ years SAP/Ariba Guided Buying experience preferred.
• 2+ years PowerPlan experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Power BI, MS Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to perform storm duty outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Support MSA Engineering and Design contract compliance, interpretation, monitoring, performance and related data analysis.
• Support relationships with external contractors and internal stakeholders (Procurement, Engineering/Design, PM, project teams, Construction).
• Support development of MSA framework contract RFPs; monitor KPIs and review contracts and specs for updates.
• Support MSA contractor onboarding, vendor management, and data collection.
• Support MSA engagement meetings.
• Troubleshoot issues and present findings to stakeholders across multiple design and construction categories.

Skills

Proactive team player

Solution-oriented mindset

Presentation to upper management

Storm duty readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP/Ariba Guided Buying

PowerPlan

Power BI

MS Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Senior Specialist (Business Contracts), Contract Management

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior MSA Contract Specialist for our New England Electric Contract Administration & Performance (Engineering Support) team in Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid position.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Job Purpose

The New England Electric Contract Administration & Performance (Engineering) team monitors, supports, and evaluates Master Service Agreement (MSA) performance and contractual relationships for outsourced electric engineering and design contracts for National Grid.

Key Accountabilities

• Support MSA Engineering and Design contract compliance, interpretation, monitoring, performance and related systems and data analysis to ensure the annual electric capital construction workplan assigned to contracted resources is effectively delivered.
• Support relationships with external contractors along with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Procurement, Engineering/Design, Program/Project Management, project teams, and Construction.
• Support development of MSA framework contract RFPs. Support Development, refinement, and monitoring of KPIs. Review contracts and specifications for updates.
• Support MSA contractor onboarding, vendor management, and data collection.
• Support MSA Engagement meetings.
• Troubleshoot issues, address concerns and present findings to stakeholders both internal and external for Transmission, Distribution Planning, Substation, Protection, and Distribution Design categories of work.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• Proactive team player with solution-oriented mindset
• 5+ years of experience working in utility industry with experience in RFP process, engineering/design contracts, construction management, project management and/or engineering required
• 2+ years of experience making presentations to upper management preferred
• 2+ years of experience in SAP/Ariba Guided Buying preferred
• 2+ years of experience in PowerPlan preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Power BI, MS Teams, SharePoint, Power Point, Excel and Word required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to perform storm duty support outside of regular working hours

More Information

$102,000 - $119,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy

flows through absolutely everything we do.

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.