DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built
Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family.
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations (DTPS), located in Pineville, LA, is looking for a Contracts Specialist to join our team. The Contracts Specialist reports to and assists the DTPS Commercial Vice President and the Crest Operations, LLC (“Crest”) Legal Department with all aspects of contract management, including initial drafting, redlining, negotiation, execution, and compliance and administration with a strong focus on risk mitigation and contractual compliance. The Contracts Specialist will serve as a dedicated liaison between DTPS and Crest to administer and manage all aspects of DTPS’s contracting process, including leading the reviews and negotiations of customer-facing agreements. The Contracts Specialist will also be responsible for the compilation of complete bid packages by collaborating with the DTPS tapered tubular and standard shape product families to ensure commercial compliance. The individual in this role must be adaptable, engaged, and focused on supporting the business’ proposal and project teams as well as external customers. The Contracts Specialist must be fully aligned with the industry and operations of the business unit and have a thorough understanding of the corporate guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contracts
- Draft, review, negotiate a broad range of customer, subcontractor and vendor agreements by working collaboratively with business and functional teams in a manner that accomplishes the business goals, including optimization of timelines and creating a positive experience for our clients while mitigating corporate risk. Aid DTPS management and the Crest legal department in a variety of contracts, including engineering, procurement and construction agreements, master services agreements, professional services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Help maintain priorities that are set to meet the Proposal Team’s contracting strategies and proposal schedules.
Risk and Compliance
- Must fully comprehend the company’s strategies on risk with the ability to implement and execute these strategies through best practices and operating standards. Must maintain a good working knowledge of compliance requirements with applicable U.S., state, local and international laws, and regulations.
Bid Preparation
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or engineering preferred.
- Experience with contract review and negotiations required.
- 5+ years’ experience with project contracts, bid preparation, or execution of projects. Project experience and knowledge in the administration of contracts, as well as an understanding of scheduling and project strategy.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management programs a plus.
- Must have superior analytical and strategic thinking skills, communication ability (verbal and written), organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, manage competing priorities and deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of issues and matters through their successful conclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Share the company’s purpose and values, including high ethical standards, teamwork, customer service mindset, and positive attitude