8/9/17
National Grid (https:\\careers.nationalgridus.com)
Other
/yr
Full Time
Employee
Waltham
Massachusetts
United States
Description
About the Position:
National Grid outsources a significant portion of their construction and maintenance work plan. Project Management & Complex Construction (PM&CC) is responsible for overseeing the contractor workforce and managing the contracts governing these arrangements.
PM&CC has several departments including the Contracts Department. The Contract Planning & Management group is responsible for developing, managing, and tracking performance on the entire contract portfolio. Contract Analysts are key individuals within this organization.
This opening is for Contractor Resource Analyst
Contract Strategy
Continually evaluate the market conditions and National Grid needs to ensure contract strategies are producing desired benefits
Actively monitor and adjust contracts as needed
Develop a long term vision with manager, craft roadmap, and motivate/manage cross functional team to reach goals
RFP Events
Liaison with Procurement to create Request for Information (RFI) & Request for Proposals (RFP).
Support major multi-year procurement events. Scope out project, develop evaluation methodology, create meeting materials, and co-lead pre-bid / clarification meetings.
Support contract negotiations and develop award recommendations for leadership
Contract Implementation
Develop material and facilitate Contract Orientations
Train stakeholders on all aspects of the contract management process
Solve problems, answer questions, and do whatever is necessary to ensure smooth transitions.
Contract Management
Become the expert on all aspects of the contract with awarded Contractors. Be able to understand all facets of the contract and have the ability to effectively explain concepts and answer questions.
Monitor all auxiliary functions and provide support whenever required
Maintain and update key contractual documents including the Contract Specification, Contract Unit Library, maps, etc..
Work with the Manager to develop agenda and facilitate quarterly Contractor management meetings
Work with other contract analysts to align contract management process and share best practices
Develop and run reports pertinent to analytical data
Spend time in the field to better understand the work and expand network
Stakeholder Management
Consistent and active communications with Contractors throughout all levels of the organization
Develop and maintain a relationship with all internal stakeholders both inside and outside of PM&CC
Issue Resolution-routinely field calls/emails from contractors and internal stakeholders on a variety of issues. Understand and document issues, talk with all applicable parties, organize ideas and make recommendations on optimal solution, propose and gain buy-in on solution, and update documents as required.
Reporting/Audits
Ensure contract(s) is being administered properly. Includes completing audits on transactions to ensure accuracy.
Develops reports to aid in management of contracts
Storm Support
Support Securing Resources team during major weather events in New York and New England. Responsibilities could include procuring, processing, or tracking contractor crews.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience Required:
Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years relevant experience
Strong experience in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Working knowledge of MS Access and/or SQL
Strong background in Contract Management and/or Construction is a plus
Public Speaking ? Contractor Resource Analyst must be comfortable speaking in front of both large and small groups. Analyst will often lead meetings and will sometimes be speaking to or facilitating discussions with 75+ individuals.
Written Communication ? Contractor Resource Analyst is responsible for maintaining main contract documents. Individual is required to process large amounts of information and write simple easy to understand policy into contract documents.
Thinks strategically with the ability to analyse data and interpret key themes
Excellent analytical capability
Negotiations ? Contract Analyst, along with Procurement, will be the key negotiators on the contracts. Proven experience negotiating contracts is a plus
Ability to network internally and externally
Demonstrates the ability to develop successful business relationships/partnerships with others
Strong communication skilss and problem solving
Ability to multi-task, adapt quickly to changing demand, detail oriented and a strong work ethic
Creative ? Contractor Resource Analyst will be asked to participate in setting the vision for the contracts they manage. Individual should have experience ?Creating the Future?
This position is one of National Grid?s career path roles which provide for promotional opportunities within and across salary bands as you develop and evolve in the position by gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Job
:Proj Mgmt & Constr
Primary Location
:MA-Waltham
Organisation
:Proj Mgmt & Constr
Schedule
:Full-time
Job Posting
:Aug 7, 2017, 1:52:22 PM
Unposting Date
:Sep 6, 2017, 11:59:00 PM