Senior Contract Analyst

Senior Contract Analyst

Hybrid Position (3 days a week in office)

J.D. Required

CARIAN is growing! We are a proud, woman-owned management consulting firm providing program/project management, capital project delivery, consulting, and technology solutions to our customers in the renewable energy, power utilities, infrastructure, and transit/transportation sectors.

Senior Contract Analyst provide contract support for the project management, project controls, and construction management processes for the organization Participate and provide contracting support from project inception includes developing the scope of work, RFP processes, contract negotiation, contract award, contract management, through contract closeout, working closely with all internal project team members and contractors. Assisting in drafting contracts pertinent to project management. Creating and maintaining relationships with internal customers and outside contractors. Maintaining correspondence and documentation related to contracts. Communicating and presenting information to project team members and other stakeholders regarding project related contracts. Problem-solving contract-related issues. Participate and lead project meetings and field visits to construction sites. Assist the Project Manager to identify and document contractual compliance gaps in contractor performance. Compile and analyze contractor and vendor evaluation data.

Lead project team in the area of contract management. The duties covered here include tracking key project deliverables, ensuring adherence to contract terms and conditions, change request and change order management. Provide vital assistance in closeout process and documentation. Ensure internal project team members as well as contractors adhere to client requirements.

Positions at CARIAN are full-time roles, which include competitive benefits (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k) matching, and the opportunity to work with a growing company.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in Contract Management or Procurement.

• BS/BA degree.

• Advanced degree (J.D. required).

• Demonstrated understanding of contract administration and management.

• Expertise in contract review and interpretation.

• Analytical ability, business sense, highly motivated.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn new applications.

• Must be able to attend off-site meetings as required.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Project Management Professional certification (PMP).

• General knowledge of uniform commercial code and contract law.

• Experience in a project, construction, utility, or industrial business environment.

• Experience negotiating contract disputes.

• Experience conducting bid events.

• Business and legal writing experience.

• Experience with project management and document management software tool applications (Sharepoint, McLaren, SAP).

CARIAN takes pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender expression or identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local legally protected class.

As a WBE/SBE/DBE, CARIAN is committed to providing employment opportunities to women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities.