Utilities Contracts & Bids Specialist

Electragridsolutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Electra Grid Solutions, located in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Contracts Administrator to manage, review, and oversee contracts with customers, vendors, and partners within the utility industry. This role supports bid development and proposal submissions, including labor costing and crew rate planning, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

You will coordinate with attorneys, commercial risk management, and field teams to ensure accurate labor cost tracking, timely deliveries, and

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years of contract administration experience is preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present cost proposals and bids, including labor costing and crew rate breakdowns.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals to meet bid and contract requirements.
• Track and manage contract performance to ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal regulations, and labor laws.
• Collaborate with attorneys, risk management, and workers' compensation teams to resolve issues.
• Review construction bid packages and key contract documents.
• Coordinate bid project teams with a focus on labor cost planning and deployment.
• Implement contract and compliance processes for RFI/RFP submittals.
• Understand relationships and responsibilities of subcontractors in bid projects.
• Act as liaison between EGS and the client’s Construction Manager and Officer.
• Manage contract rate entry into bookkeeping software for crews and storm teams.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders with designated vendors.
• Support storm response operations with rapid contract execution and labor planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Contract admin

Labor costing

Storm operations

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electra Grid Solutions, located in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Contracts Administrator to manage, review, and oversee contracts with customers, vendors, and partners within the utility industry. This role supports bid development and proposal submissions, including labor costing and crew rate planning, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

You will coordinate with attorneys, commercial risk management, and field teams to ensure accurate labor cost tracking, timely deliveries, and