Lead Contract Management

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)