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At TelCom Construction, under the direction of Contract Management, the Lead Contract Management assists strategic initiatives within the organization and other daily departmental responsibilities. It is specifically responsible for understanding and performing certain core functions within the department including bid preparation and review, understanding individual contract requirements and contract implementation.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Analyzes and reviews project bids and contract documents to ensure maximum profitability;
• Interprets contract content. Possesses the ability to read and understand the requirements and specifications and has thorough knowledge of unit based pricing structures and the application of contract units;
• Obtains and organizes appropriate data by building spreadsheets and other reports as requested for bid submissions and business analysis;
• Collects, reviews and processes new contract documents and bonds as required;
• Verifies contract specification details and unit rates and ensures accurate set up into various organizational and financial systems;
• Works with other departments to create and update bidding tools and trains managers to appropriately utilize them.
• Collects and verifies information necessary to fulfill internal and external audit compliance requests;
• Participates in reviewing and evaluating RFP/RFQs in conjunction with other department members, then works with Division Managers to prepare proposals as requested by potential clients;
• Analyzes contracts for accuracy against material quotes, pricing, and sales and/or purchase orders;
• Drives and facilitates work flow and cooperation among numerous departments in accordance with defined processes and against deadlines;
• Assists Contract Management personnel and others with the preparation of written client communications;
• Performs duties of other contract department personnel as needed;
• Other duties, special projects and tasks as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field and 2 years ofproject management or contract management; or combination of education and experience is required;
• Proficient word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and cloud-based computer skills are required. Working knowledge of Google suite of applications strongly preferred;
• Basic understanding of GAAP including, specifically, financial practices and principles;
• Ability to read and comprehend complex legal, specifically contractural, and technical documents;
• Understanding of utility construction concepts as they relate to telecommunications design criteria, contract requirements and engineering specifications;
• Understanding of RUS OSP construction standards and unit definitions;
• Ability to apply basic project management concepts;
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance;
• Ability to maintain highly confidential information and represent the company and its interests positively and professionally;
• Commitment to internal and external deadlines, committing the time necessary to meet them;
• Some travel may be required.

Core Competencies:

• Optimizes Work Processes – Actively seeks to develop and adopt the most effective and efficient processes, focusing on continuous process improvement.
• Communicates Effectively – Able to derive and present multi-mode communications that appropriately appeal to a variety of audiences at all levels within and outside of the organization.
• Collaborates – Focuses on building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
• Drives Engagement – Creates a working environment where employees feel committed to doing their best work, with focus on maintaining congruence with organizational goals and objectives.
• Business Insight – Possesses and actively maintains business and market knowledge, applying it to advance business goals.
• Nimble Learning – Actively seeks out and learns ways to solve problems through flexible thought and open mindedness, relying on prior successes and failures as well as those of others.
• Cultivates Innovation – Creates and encourages others to create and discover new and better ways to promote overall business success.
• Tech savvy – Anticipates and adopts innovative business-applicable technologies in anticipation and response to existing and changing business needs.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent sit, stand and/or walk
• Occasionally stand or walk on a concrete, dirt or gravel surfaces
• Frequent use of sight (specifically, close to perform computer work), hearing and voice
• Use of hands, arms, and fingers to perform routine and repetitive tasks
• Occasional light to moderate lifting (up to 30 lbs)