Plays key role in quality control and oversight of projects per terms of the contract, making determinations on scope of work performed versus initial contract and determining applicability and timing of large payments (which could have an impact on payments for liquidated damages according to contractual agreement, e.g. up to $50,000/day or greater for either party for large scale projects)
In execution of duties, can verbally commit company to contractor for unplanned services (e.g. additional work related to discovery or emergency work), subject to a follow-up written contractual commitment or amendment
Serves in an integral role in planning and execution of contract agreement for projects
Represents company with contractor in respect to the confirmation of the scope and terms of contract at start of job; monitors onsite verification of milestones and completion of job scope per terms of contract
Responsible for responses to requests for project-specific detail (such as work scope).
Performs contract manager accrual responsibilities according to the company policies and SOX requirements, recognizing that failure to comply could result in significant Sarbanes Oxley violations
Has primary responsibility for accruing all contract work that meets the set accrual threshold
Serves in key role for resolution of accrual issues
Provides explanations regarding project-specific spending
Works with management in regard to the fixed asset reporting requirements for the site to ensure compliance
Provides accurate monthly reports to plant management or other appropriate parties
Executes quality control analysis to ensure accuracy and rationale
Provides full range of contract administration actions for assigned projects including reviewing contracts, performing analyses and providing all accrual/fixed asset data, and making determinations on how to best resolve any issues
Ensures contract compliance relating to all financial transactions
Responsible for resolving process failures that touch Entergy contracts to ensure the accurate administration and governance of executed projects at the applicable Entergy fossil plant or units; works with various personnel and groups within Entergy (Accounts Payable, Budget Coordinator and Supply Chain) to resolve various issues with payments, contracts, and the budget
Interacts with procurement and financial personnel throughout the organization to understand issues and perform required analysis