Technology Contract Administrator III

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TECO Energy in Tampa, FL seeks a Contract Administrator III to manage contracts for electric and natural gas infrastructure. You will lead commercial evaluation, draft award recommendations and oversee contract execution for consulting, software, and major construction services.

A Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in contract management are required. The role requires strong negotiation, knowledge of procurement laws, and experience with RFx sourcing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum four years direct work experience in contract management, construction, IT, or project management.
• Experience negotiating commercial terms, leading bidding events, and supporting category management.
• Preferred SaaS/software licensing, IT sourcing, vendor negotiations, and pre-award experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid evaluations and prepare award recommendations.
• Negotiate change orders, claims and disputes; review invoices for contract compliance.
• Coordinate with Enterprise Security, Legal and Risk Management teams.
• Conduct due diligence on potential contractors for technical and commercial fit.
• Understand procurement laws and various contract types (lump sum, unit price, cost-plus).

Skills

Contract negotiation

RFx sourcing

Vendor management

Stakeholder comms

SaaS licensing

IT procurement

Construction contracts

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or eng

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/SAP

Contract mgmt software

E-signature tools

Job description

Client: TECO Energy

Location: Tampa, Florida

Duration: 6 months

Onsite – Midtown office 4 days 1 hybrid

POSITION CONCEPT:

The Contract Administrator is responsible for the accurate preparation, solicitation, negotiation, award, and commercial management of contracts in support of maintaining, expanding and modernizing our electric & natural gas infrastructure in service to our customers. From initiation of sourcing events through contract closeout the Contract Administrator has a strong focus on contract development up to contract execution for professional consulting services, software solutions, software as a service (hosted services), non-disclosure agreements, license agreements, architect & engineering services, routine & major construction services, and major engineered equipment purchases.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR III

Contract Administrator III completes the Contract Administrator II primary duties independently and proficiently, and performs the additional responsibilities below with minimal supervision, receiving mentoring and training from Contract Administrator III and Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the bid evaluation process coordinating the commercial evaluation with the technical evaluation. Prepare the award recommendation and formalize final agreements and coordinate proper execution.
• Provide contract administration support during contractor’s performance including negotiating change orders, claims and disputes resolution, review invoices for compliance with contract terms, monitor for compliance with contractor lien laws and prepare contract close‑out documents.
• Function as the team liaison with the Enterprise Security, Legal and Risk Management departments.
• Along with the project team, perform due diligence of potential new contractors confirming the technical and commercial where‑with‑all to take on and successfully complete contract requirements.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of federal, state and local agency laws, regulations and ordinances that pertain to procurement practices.

EDUCATION:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum four years direct work experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position related to construction, project engineering, information technology, contract management, and project management.

Candidate with pre‑award contract execution experience.

Demonstrated experience leading or supporting competitive bidding events, negotiating commercial contract terms and conditions, and performing category management activities. Candidates with primarily Federal or State government procurement experience are not preferred unless they also have significant commercial contracting experience, including direct experience negotiating, developing, and implementing commercial contract documents within construction, engineering, EPC, utility, infrastructure, or related industries.

Preferred: strong SaaS/software licensing, IT sourcing, vendor negotiations and pre‑award experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Required: Working knowledge and an understanding of technology or construction and general contract law, negotiating experience, writing and administering contracts (strong focus on contract development up to contract execution) for consulting services, software solutions, software as a service (hosted services), non‑disclosure agreements, license agreements, architect/engineer services, construction services, major engineered equipment related to electric power generation plants and energy and gas delivery facilities. Understanding of contract delivery methods such as design‑build, EPC, design/engineer, construction, design and furnish with technical direction of installation. Experience leading RFx sourcing events. Knowledge of different contract types such as lump sum, unit price, cost plus fixed fee and cost plus incentive fee. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, be detail oriented, and have the ability to manage multiple contracts with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to work in a team environment and have effective interpersonal skills and be able to engage and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred: Working knowledge in an ERP or SAP environment. Familiarity/experience with contract management software and e‑signature tools