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Pike Corporation · 1 day ago

Entry Level Contract Specialist

Charlotte, NC

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Pike Corporation is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities. They are seeking an Entry Level Contract Specialist responsible for assisting with estimating, proposal development, and procurement for various projects, while maintaining positive relationships with customers and ensuring project teams have necessary contractual information.

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Responsibilities

Assist with estimates and proposals for site specific projects and master service agreements

Review project plans and specifications and coordinate with the project team to confirm complete scope

Participate in customer pre-bid meetings (in-person or virtual)

Identify risk issues and their order of magnitude

Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing

Build effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations

Assist with contract negotiation and work with project team to establish the system to carry out the contract including management of subcontractors and material procurement

Assist with contractual meetings (pre-bid, contract negotiations, contract kickoff, post-project meetings, etc.)

Management and support of emergency and storm restoration events

Qualification

Contract negotiationMathematical skillsProject management fundamentalsMS Office proficiencyWritten communicationOral communicationOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detailRelationship buildingCollaboration skills

Required

4-year college degree preferably in engineering or business management

Possess strong mathematical, communication and computer skills

Knowledge of project management fundamentals

Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS office application proficiency

Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic, as well as complex proposals, technical documents, and formal letters

Demonstrated skills in oral communications; ability to make presentations to both small and large, diverse groups

High energy level with the ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment with a bias for action

Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers

High commitment to achieving goals and plans

Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills

Ability to assist with multiple projects simultaneously

High attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies

General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus and Unit contract pricing mechanisms

Working knowledge of the techniques needed to lead and influence others in a matrix organization

Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Company

Pike Corporation

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The Pike family of companies is a leading provider of utilities solutions to over 300 investor-owned, municipal and cooperative utilities in the United States.

Founded in 1945