Service Contract Administration Manager jobs in North Las Vegas, NV

The Analyst III/Contract Administration assists the Manager/Contract Administration by overseeing data request responses, preparing and reviewing budget variance reports, tracking all construction bid projects, conducting complex contractual analyses, and providing advanced expert input to the other department analysts.  These tasks are in addition to performing routine contract administration duties including preparing, reviewing, negotiating, awarding, and administrating service contracts, leases, and agreements for Southwest Gas Corporation (“Company”).

POSITION DIMENSIONS

This position does not have accountability for personnel or budgets but is responsible to prepare and review budget variance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

There are clear precedents and practices which the incumbent uses to determine how this job is performed.  This position requires four to six years of relevant work experience in contract administration or related field plus a bachelor’s degree in contract management, acquisition, business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job responsibilities.  Strong verbal and written communications skills and a high degree of independent problem solving abilities are required to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Additionally, the following experience, education, and certifications are preferred:

• Presentations and public speaking,
• Professional business writing,
• Computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheet creation, and PDF design,
• Professional certification such as CPCM, CCCM, CCCA, or similar.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review budget variance reports
• Track all construction bid projects
• Conduct complex contractual analyses
• Provide advanced expert support to Analyst II/Contract Administration
• Review all contracts and change orders to ensure quality and compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Assist Company personnel in complying with policies and procedures when procuring services, and ensure ethical business practices are maintained
• Analyze and evaluate proposals and recommend contract awards
• Formulate and work with department representatives in preparing contract packages
• Conduct pre-bid meetings and facilitate bidding processes ensuring fairness for all bidders
• Work with service providers and Legal Affairs to coordinate the review, revisions, and approval of service provider agreements
• Negotiate contract rates and terms to maximize value and minimize liability
• Interpret contract terms and conditions and implement revisions when necessary
• Assist Company personnel in evaluating service providers to help ensure bidders are qualified and maintain compliance with Company requirements
• Facilitate contract disputes between Company personnel and service providers
• Comprehend applicable laws, rules, and regulations to ensure Company compliance
• Ensure compliance with Company’s Supplier Diversity Program
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job

SALARY DETAILS

$74,199 - $111,299

At Southwest Gas, attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We use flexibility to develop competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to hire the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents the minimum and maximum of the pay range for the position. It is provided as a good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, as we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview and selection process.