Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Title: Contract Manager

Duration: 2 Years

Location: Bridgeport, CT

Direct Client: Immediate Interview

This position will be in support of a new power plant in Bridgeport, CT. Initially the position would report to Newark, later transitioning to Bridgeport, CT.

Provide consultative technical/analytical and functional support in the area of Contract Management/Administration for the project management, project controls, and construction management processes for client. Participate and contribute "cradle to grave" contract management from early involvement with developing the scope of work, RFP process, contract negotiation, contract award, contract maintenance, through contract closeout.

Review contracts to identify the key contract rights and obligations, prepare a contract summary, and ensure that all Company and Contractor requirements are defined, summarized and scheduled.

Follow up with contract implementation and monitoring to ensure compliance.

Participate or lead project meetings and field visits to construction sites.

Develop and maintain process documentation.

Interact, communicate and champion process and information transfer to maximize implementation of improvement opportunities.

Identifying and documenting gaps in contractor performance and make recommendations for improvement opportunities.

Analyze data to support contractor/vendor evaluation Establish/measure/analyze contractor performance and recommend/take appropriate action as necessary.

Shall also provide support and problem resolution to Project management in coordination with the appropriate Service Company partners (Legal-, Procurement, Tax, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Properties, and Survey & Mapping).

Demonstrate teamwork - work collaboratively and cooperatively with others, leading and following as needed.

Essential:

BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience

Knowledge of Power Generation

Demonstrated understanding of contract administration and management.

Analytical ability, business sense, high energy, skilled in computer applications.

Microsoft Office Suite

Must have general knowledge of uniform commercial code and contract law.

Must have valid drivers' license

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Desirable:

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP);

Experience in a project, construction or industrial business environment;

Experience in Power Operations; Communications;

Business and technical writing experience. Advanced degree.

Experience with Project Management Document management software tool applications (ECM, File Net, SharePoint, etc.) and SAP.