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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Subcontracts Specialist 2

Contract ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field is required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  • A minimum of 7–10 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, procurement, legal support, project administration, or construction project support is required.
  • Knowledge of contract administration principles and practices, construction and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project delivery methods, change order and contract modification processes, commercial risk management concepts, procurement and subcontract administration, project management fundamentals, and contract lifecycle management is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, contract management systems, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is required; experience with JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, and Dynamics 365 is relevant.
  • Ability to travel periodically for site visits, field verification, and project activities is required, including travel up to 15% for project meetings, site visits, customer meetings, training, and company events.
  • Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods, review detailed contractual and commercial documents, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds is required.
  • Ability to work in office, project office, or hybrid work environments is required.
  • Ability to analyze and think critically, communicate in writing and verbally, organize and manage documents, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, maintain attention to detail and accuracy, solve problems and make decisions, maintain confidentiality and professionalism, and manage interpersonal relationships is required.

Responsibilities

  • Administer customer contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, consulting agreements, and vendor contracts throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Review contract documents to identify key commercial terms, obligations, deliverables, and risk areas.
  • Maintain contract files, contract logs, and commercial documentation; support contract execution and obtain required approvals.
  • Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and reporting requirements, and assist with contract closeout and final documentation.
  • Support Project Managers and Operations teams with contract interpretation and administration.
  • Assist with contractual correspondence, notices, and formal communications; monitor contract deliverables, milestones, deadlines, and obligations.
  • Help project teams identify contractual risks and opportunities, coordinate contract-related communications with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, and assist with commercial issue resolution during project execution.
  • Manage change order tracking and documentation; assist in preparing, reviewing, and submitting contract modifications, amendments, and change orders.
  • Maintain change order logs and commercial reporting tools; help project teams gather documentation for changes and claims; document schedule impacts, scope changes, and commercial disputes; monitor approval and implementation of contract changes.
  • Review contract documents for compliance with company policies and procedures, identify contractual risks, and escalate concerns to Contracts Management and Legal teams.
  • Monitor insurance requirements, bonding obligations, licensing requirements, and contractual compliance; assist with audits and compliance reviews; support risk mitigation and accurate documentation and record retention.
  • Support administration of subcontract agreements and procurement-related contracts, including commercial review with Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
  • Monitor subcontract compliance and documentation requirements; support evaluation and resolution of subcontract-related commercial issues; maintain subcontract logs and performance tracking records.
  • Prepare contract status reports, commercial dashboards, and management summaries; track contract milestones, expiration dates, renewals, and deliverables.
  • Support reporting on change orders, claims, subcontract administration, and commercial performance; analyze contract data and recommend improvements to contract administration processes; maintain commercial records and contract management databases.
  • Collaborate with Project Management, Operations, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Project Controls, and Executive Leadership; participate in project kickoff meetings and commercial reviews.
  • Support project teams with contract-related training and guidance, and assist in developing and implementing contract management best practices.
  • Support improvements to contract administration procedures and workflows, implementation of contract management systems and technologies, lessons learned, continuous improvement initiatives, and standardization of commercial processes across projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting EPC, engineering, construction, energy, utility, industrial, or infrastructure projects is preferred.
  • Experience administering customer contracts, subcontracts, and supplier agreements is preferred.
  • Knowledge of JD Edwards is preferred.
  • Knowledge of EPC contracts, Design-Build contracts, Lump Sum and Cost-Reimbursable contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), construction subcontract administration, and utility, power generation, renewable energy, or industrial construction projects is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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