Qualus

Contracts Manager

Qualus

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Moncks Corner • South Carolina • United States

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About the role

  • Support the execution of project specific contracts for external consultant led engineering design work across substations, switching stations, and transmission line projects.
  • Ensure that utility's engineering consultants are effectively sourced, contracted, managed, and evaluated throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work closely with Design Managers, project teams, and prequalified engineering firms to drive consistency, compliance, and performance in all engineering contract activities.
  • Partner with Design Managers to forecast engineering consultant needs for upcoming projects.
  • Recommend assignment strategies or competitive bid approaches using a pool of prequalified Engineering Consultants.
  • Support planning efforts to ensure adequate consultant capacity and alignment with project schedules.
  • Coordinate scope development with internal design groups to ensure clarity and alignment.
  • Prepare and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for engineering design services.
  • Organize and facilitate Pre Bid and Scoping Meetings as required.
  • Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process during bidding.
  • Coordinate technical evaluations of consultant proposals.
  • Conduct commercial reviews and ensure compliance with procurement requirements and established Letter of Agreements.
  • Secure all necessary internal approvals for contract awards.
  • Issue Notices to Proceed (NTPs) for all awarded engineering contracts.
  • Manage and process change orders for engineering contracts, ensuring proper documentation and justification.
  • Maintain accurate contract records, cost tracking, and change order logs.
  • Monitor contract performance metrics and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
  • Track and communicate consultant performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate feedback loops between internal design teams and external consultants.
  • Maintain and update Consultant Scorecards.
  • Identify and document issues or non compliance, and support corrective action processes.
  • Hold consultants accountable for performance expectations and contract requirements.
  • Maintain consultant related reporting, including cost tracking, change order summaries, and performance metrics.
  • Provide cost projections and support project teams with financial visibility.
  • Use data and performance measurements to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement in consultant management practices.

Requirements

  • Experience in contracts coordination or management in the utility, shipping, government or industrial industries.
  • Scrupulous attention to detail and impeccable organizational skills
  • Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines
  • Bachelors Degree is preferred but not required.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillstime managementcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingaccountabilityfeedback facilitationperformance monitoringcontinuous improvement