Contracting Manager

Pike Corporation•Mount Airy, NC

19h

About The Position

Contracting Managers are responsible for estimating, proposal development, and procurement of master service agreements and site-specific projects for distribution, transmission, and substation construction across a mix of Pike Electric, LLC customers. The role establishes and maintains positive customer relationships and ensures Pike’s project management and field operations teams receive the contractual information needed to perform work according to specifications, safely, cost-effectively, and on time. Contracting Managers are expected to develop advanced skills and work independently under minimal supervision. The position involves preparing estimates and proposals, reviewing plans and specifications, coordinating scope with project teams, identifying risks, soliciting supplier and subcontractor pricing, negotiating contracts, and helping establish systems for contract execution. It also includes customer and contractual meetings, performance feedback to operations and field management, and support for emergency and storm restoration events. The role is primarily conducted in a typical office or administrative work environment, though exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation may occur. Pike offers a range of benefits, with elected health care benefits available from the first day of employment. The compensation range is $100,000 to $150,000.

Requirements

Four-year college degree, preferably in engineering or business management.
At least 2 years of project and/or contract management experience in the construction industry, preferably utility construction.
Strong mathematical, communication, and computer skills.
Detailed knowledge of project management fundamentals.
Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Written communication skills, including the ability to compose basic and complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters.
Oral communication skills, including the ability to present to small and large diverse groups.
High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action.
Success developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while navigating organizational barriers.
Strong commitment to achieving goals and plans.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
High attention to detail and ability to recognize discrepancies.
Demonstrated negotiation and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of project accounting practices and financial systems.
General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
Working knowledge of techniques for leading and influencing others in a matrix organization.
Ability to collaborate with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Competencies include self-motivation, independent work, leadership, teamwork, customer orientation, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the utility construction industry.
Proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera scheduling software.

Responsibilities

Prepare thorough estimates and proposals for site-specific projects and master service agreements.
Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the project team to confirm the complete scope.
Participate in customer pre-bid meetings, in person or virtually.
Identify risk issues and assess their order of magnitude.
Solicit information and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
Build effective relationships with customers, design teams, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups in support of company values and customer expectations.
Negotiate contracts and work with project teams to establish systems for contract execution, including subcontractor management and material procurement.
Conduct effective pre-bid, contract negotiation, contract kickoff, and post-project meetings.
Provide meaningful performance-related feedback and input to appropriate operations and field management members.
Manage and support emergency and storm restoration events.