Senior Contract Administrator

Puget Sound Energy•Bothell, WA

2d•$82,000 - $136,300

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking a Senior Contract Administrator to join their Customer Energy Mgmt & Renewables team. This role involves acting as a strategic advisor, partnering with business teams to ensure successful contract outcomes that align with PSE's mission. The position offers professional growth through complex, high-visibility projects and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clean energy initiatives. The company emphasizes a collaborative culture and opportunities for cross-organizational work.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in engineering, business, economics, related fields, or equivalent work experience.
4 years experience successfully managing a portfolio of contracts.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Ability to lead and facilitate stakeholder meetings.
Demonstrated ability of working collaboratively across varied departments at all levels.
Excellent organizational analysis and problem solving skills
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast paced environment.
Excellent written and oral skills, including the ability to effectively manage conflict.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills in a complex environment, with exceptional PC skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and SAP (Including Business Intelligence).
Advanced knowledge and experience in procurement/contract policies and procedures and contract negotiations.
Strong working knowledge of procurement legal aspects, contracting for services and contract administration processes.
Strong working knowledge of commercial law, risk management, contracting for services and contract administration processes.
Advanced knowledge and experience in procurement/contract policies and procedures and contract negotiations.
Skill to establish and maintain an atmosphere that embraces teamwork and a collaborative environment with a focus on meeting customer needs.
Ability to lead and facilitate stakeholder meetings.
Demonstrated continuous improvement skills.
Strong decision making skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in developing and administering contracts.
5+ years of experience in contract administration.
5+ years of services procurement and/or contracting experience.
Professional negotiation experience.
Contract dispute resolution experience.
Bar membership or completion of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Lead with Authority – Exercise delegated executive authority to negotiate and execute high-impact agreements that shape PSE's business relationships
Drive Strategic Partnerships – Develop and manage competitive solicitations while building lasting relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
Collaborate Across the Enterprise – Work with dynamic teams throughout PSE, from engineering to operations, bringing your contracting expertise to diverse projects
Represent PSE's Interests – Serve as PSE's voice in key stakeholder meetings and industry forums
Mentor and Guide – Support fellow contract administrators while contributing to best practices and process improvements
Prepares private bid packages and manages the contractor bid evaluation and selection process.
Provides interpretation of contracts.
Negotiates and executes contract change orders and payment resolution without direct supervision.
Negotiates agreements/settlements with suppliers and contractors and conducts periodic contractor evaluations.
Negotiates favorable terms and conditions for contracts.
Provides a detailed contract review of internal or external documents.
Procures services and awards contracts in a fast-paced environment based upon internal customer needs and schedules.
Serves as primary liaison and team coordinator between the Contractor community and internal clients.
Ensures compliance with codes, standards, and design, operation, and maintenance requirements.
Documents and shares work with others to strengthen the depth and breadth of skills within PSE’s contracting workforce.
Supports emergency response 24/7 relating to the acquisition of contractor resources.
Delivers interpretation and detailed contract review of internal or external documents.
Conducts the management and administration of contracts.
Prepares reports for various internal and external stakeholders of existing contract portfolio, and statistical and financial reports and distributes reports to authorized personnel as required.
Coordinates and resolves contractual discrepancies with suppliers through collaboration and partnership with other PSE contracting agents to negotiate and implement mutually acceptable resolutions.
Serves as a liaison between business unit, PSE’s contracting agents and PSE/external legal resources.
Facilitates cross-functional discussions to analyze and develop strategy for contracts. Presents recommendations and findings to PSE’s Executive management.
Coordinates with other departments and peers in the development and integration of cross-departmental plans involving upcoming projects.
Provides support for other departmental administrative activities, initiatives and projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.