(Agile1)Contract Administrator, Senior

Contract Administrator, Senior
Oakland, CA- Fully Remote
Approximate contract length is 3+ Months

Pay Rate: 45 - 55/hr

MUST BE WITH DRIVABLE DISTANCE BUT ASSIGMENT IS REMOTE.

NEED OWN EQUIPMENT. WITH MANAGER PRIOR APPROVAL EXPENSE FOR CELL AND INTERNET CAN BE SUBMITTED FOR PRE-DETERMINED AMOUNT.

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
o Contract writing/negotiations (not administration only such as billing and invoices), Ariba experience or other Contracting platform, lead on Contracts and not a support team member to Sourcing or Contract Administration

Job Description:
Contract Administration:
Procure technical, consulting and construction services with a focus on compliance with contract terms and conditions and corporate standard practices, policies, and procedures.
Development of contract documents, and requests for proposals. Contract Change Orders, CWAs
Verify insurance; receive and review contract invoices and coordinate authorization for payment; and maintain project files. Ensures contracting activities are in accordance with IBEW and ESC provisions.
Audit the projects Vendor spending internally and externally, if needed, to assure accuracy.

Prepare Contract Documents:
Transmit and track contract documents to suppliers and Client management.
Handle document routing in accordance with delegation of authority, and track document routing to ensure timely processing of documents.
Maintain project and vendor files.

Billing Compliance:
Work with Project Managers, Procurement Specialists, and Contractors to ensure all parties adhere to contract requirements and specifications.

Market Analysis and Supplier Management Assistance:
Manage contractor relationships to continually improve quality, service and cost.
Conducts negotiations with contractors to establish contract terms, mitigate risk, and reduce cost.
Ensure the overall efficiency of the procurement process.
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Change Orders:
Managing and getting change orders executed.
Solves moderate to complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions
May manage projects or initiatives
Develops procurement and contract documents
Ensure contracting activities are in compliance with Client, industry standards and practices and in accordance with IBEW and ESC provisions
Audits vendor invoices
Conduct negotiations with contractor and service providers to obtain favorable commercial terms and mitigate risk
Manage contractor relationships

Manage multiple contracts at one time

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management or Business
Administration

Four years of construction contract negotiations and administration experience

Desired Qualifications

Basic office management skills (phones, filing, use of office equipment etc.)

Understanding of terminology

Strong time management skills

Strong verbal communication skills, Contract writing and negotiations

Ariba experience