Manager, Contracts Administration

The Manager of Contracts Administration provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all contract management activities within GTC. This position leads a team responsible for bidding, negotiating, administering, and closing out contracts for construction, maintenance, professional, and other services. The Manager ensures all contract processes align with company policies, procedures (PGPs), goals, and legal or regulatory requirements, while incorporating industry best practices.

Serving as a key liaison across departments and stakeholders, this role drives efficient contract execution, promotes risk mitigation, and supports organizational objectives through effective contract governance. In addition to team leadership responsibilities, the Manager actively participates in complex or high-value contract activities as needed. The Manager also serves as the business owner of GTC's contract management technology, partnering with IT on the contract management system and Infor.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, Engineering, Legal Studies or a related field required. Master's degree or MBA preferred. Law degree (Juris Doctor) a plus. Paralegal or contract law certificate preferred.

Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible contracting experience, ideally in the electric utility, oil and gas or energy construction industry, including construction, EPC and professional services agreements. Four years of experience in a supervisory or group lead capacity giving work direction to other associates, including at least two years of direct supervision with responsibility for performance reviews, and serving as the point of contact for escalations.

Equivalent Experience: In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a combination of education and progressively responsible contract administration experience totaling fourteen years may be considered.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Preferred: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA); Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) through the Institute for Supply Management (ISM); or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Specialized Skills (e.g., typing, computers, software, tools and equipment uses, etc.): Extensive knowledge of contract terms and conditions with excellent attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong negotiation skills. Working knowledge of construction and EPC contract forms, risk-allocation provisions (limitation of liability, indemnification, liquidated damages, insurance and bonding), and change order and claims management. Knowledge of federal funding contract requirements, including RUS, Davis-Bacon, Buy America/BABA and 2 CFR 200. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management and ERP systems; experience with Infor preferred.