Contract Administrator

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• Join a large, established energy organization supporting critical power grid infrastructure projects across North and South Carolina.
• Work within the Power Grid Operations (PGO) Highway Relocation Program, coordinating utility relocations associated with roadway improvements and infrastructure projects.
• Partner with internal project teams and external government agencies, including NCDOT, SCDOT, and municipalities.

LOCATION

• Raleigh, NC.
• Fully onsite during the initial 6-month training period.
• Hybrid schedule following training: 3 days onsite and up to 2 days remote per week.

What They Offer You

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting major utility and infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on exposure to enterprise systems including Maximo, PeopleSoft, and PowerPlan.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders and government agencies on project agreements, billing, and financial coordination.
• Build transferable experience in contract administration, project coordination, financial reporting, and utility operations.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Coordinate and prepare Utility Relocation Agreement packages for infrastructure projects across the Carolinas.
• Set up and maintain projects in Maximo and PeopleSoft, ensuring accurate records and documentation.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and government agencies to manage communications, agreements, and project requirements.
• Generate billing through PeopleSoft, track outstanding collections, and assist with resolving payment issues.
• Run financial reports in PowerPlan, analyze project costs, and assist with variance explanations.
• Support scope change documentation, financial tracking, reporting, and document retention.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while ensuring accuracy and timely follow-through.

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• Experience in contract administration, project coordination, billing, financial administration, or a related field.
• Background in utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or government contracting is valuable.
• Experience working with enterprise-level database systems; exposure to Maximo, PeopleSoft, or PowerPlan is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Analytical skills with the ability to review financial information, track costs, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, takes initiative, and enjoys balancing administrative, financial, and project coordination responsibilities.

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