Entry Level Contract Specialist

Pike • Mount Airy, NC

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About The Position

The Contract Specialist are responsible for assisting with estimating, proposal development and procurement of master service agreements and site-specific projects for distribution, transmission and substation construction across a mix of customers for which Pike Electric, LLC serves. This position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with our customers while ensuring Pike’s project management and field operations teams are supplied with the pertinent contractual information necessary to perform all work per specification in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner. Contract Specialist are expected to develop industry skills and to have the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree preferably in engineering or business management
• Possess strong mathematical, communication and computer skills
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic, as well as complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups
• High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to assist with multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Assist with estimates and proposals for site specific projects and master service agreements
• Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the project team to confirm complete scope
• Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual)
• Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing
• Build effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations
• Assist with contract negotiation and work with project team to establish the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors and material procurement
• Assist with contractual meetings (pre-bid, contract negotiations, contract kickoff, post-project meetings, etc.)
• Management and support of emergency and storm restoration events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level