Service Contract Administration Manager jobs in Lexington, KY

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

Davis H. Elliot Construction Company, Inc. is looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our growing Contract Administration team. You will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and managing contracts, as well as preparing comprehensive bid responses for our clients. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, legal experts, and external stakeholders to ensure the seamless execution of contracts and the success of our projects. By joining the Contract Administration team, you will have the unique opportunity to become involved in each business operation within the company and working with a large and diverse group of people.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Creation and Review:

• Draft and review a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to, vendor agreements, service contracts, and subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure that all contracts align with company policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with legal counsel to address complex contractual issues and negotiate terms as necessary.

Bid Response Preparation:

• Analyze and understand client RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and bids to identify requirements and constraints.
• Coordinate with various departments to gather necessary information and data for bid responses.

Contract Management:

• Maintain an organized contract database, ensuring that all documents are up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Monitor contract timelines, track key dates, and proactively identify and address renewal cycles.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to make necessary modifications to contracts during their lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Proven experience in contract management, contract negotiation, or a related role
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Abilities to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946. We understand that having the best team requires people being treated like family. Some of the benefits we offer our team include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Starting salary based on experience