Contracts Administrator - Construction

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Contracts Administrator - Construction & Engineering for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Utility Services clients in Tampa, FL. (onsite 4x week)
The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for managing the sourcing, negotiation, development, execution, and commercial administration of contracts supporting electric and natural gas infrastructure projects. This position focuses on construction, engineering, professional services, and major equipment procurement, with an emphasis on contract development and execution.
Responsibilities:

• Lead competitive sourcing and RFx events, including bid solicitation, commercial evaluations, vendor negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer commercial contracts for construction services, architecture and engineering services, EPC projects, professional consulting services, and major engineered equipment purchases.
• Coordinate commercial bid evaluations with technical and engineering teams to support vendor selection and contract awards.
• Prepare contract award recommendations, finalize agreements, and coordinate contract execution.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, including pricing structures, scope changes, and commercial obligations.
• Support post-award contract administration, including change orders, claims and dispute resolution, invoice reviews, lien law compliance, and contract closeout.
• Partner with Legal, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, and project teams throughout the contracting lifecycle.
• Conduct contractor due diligence to assess technical capabilities, commercial qualifications, and ability to fulfill project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws, regulations, and internal contracting procedures.
• Independently manage multiple contracts and sourcing activities while maintaining accuracy and timely execution.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in contract administration, commercial contracting, procurement, or sourcing supporting construction, engineering, infrastructure, or related projects.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and administering construction, engineering, or other commercial service contracts, with a strong focus on contract development through execution.
• Experience leading RFx sourcing events, evaluating bids, and negotiating commercial contract terms and conditions.
• Understanding of construction and engineering contract delivery methods, including design-build, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), and engineering/construction services agreements.
• Knowledge of commercial contract structures, including lump-sum, unit-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-plus-incentive-fee agreements.
• Working knowledge of construction and general contract law, procurement regulations, and contracting practices.
• Experience coordinating with engineering teams, project managers, legal departments, and external contractors.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting electric utilities, natural gas, power generation, energy infrastructure, or large-scale construction and engineering projects.
• Experience with major engineered equipment procurement and contractor/vendor negotiations.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with contract management software and electronic signature tools.

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