Responsible for bidding, award, administration, and close-out of contracts for construction, maintenance, professional technical services, consultants, and other related services. Modify contract documents and resolve claims/disputes and invoice issues efficiently with assistance from other contract agents, while promoting strong contracting principles. Works independently and collaboratively as a team player with a strong work ethic, excellent customer service and strong communication skills.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, English or other related areas.

Experience:

Contract Agent, II - Three (3) years of contract agent or similar procurement administrative experience (utility industry preferred). Experience should include qualifying contractors and bidding contracts. Proficiency in relational contract management databases.

Contract Agent, III - Six (6) years of contract agent or similar procurement administrative experience (utility industry preferred). Experience should include qualifying contractors and bidding contracts. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills. Experience in relational contract management databases.

Contract Agent, IV - Eight (8) years contract of agent experience (utility industry preferred). Experience should include negotiating and interpreting contracts terms and conditions; negotiating pricing, schedules, milestones; qualifying contractors; bidding contracts and bid evaluation and analysis. Excellent communication, conflict resolution, relational database management, and Microsoft Excel/Office skills are essential.

Equivalent Experience:

Contract Agent, II - Associate degree and five (5) years of contract agent or other procurement administrative experience (utility industry preferred). Proficiency in relational contract management databases.

Contract Agent, III - Associate degree and eight (8) years of contract agent or other procurement administrative experience (utility industry preferred). Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills. Experience in relational contract management databases.

Contract Agent, IV - Sixteen (16) years of contract agent experience (utility industry or related industry preferred); or two years college plus 12 years contracting experience.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager Certification (CPM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) is preferred.

Specialized Skills: Lawson/Landmark, Web Intelligence, SharePoint - all preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite a must.

About Georgia Transmission Corporation

About Us: Georgia Transmission Corporation is the electric transmission arm of the state’s family of consumer-owned, non-profit utilities that serve 4 million people. As such, we plan, build and maintain a power grid that serves nearly half the state’s residents. We are owned by 38 of the state’s 41 cooperatives, and our transmission construction and maintenance schedules rival that of some of America’s largest utilities. Located just east of Atlanta, we offer opportunities in the following areas: engineering and technical, business and corporate affairs, operations and maintenance, and land and environmental services. We Offer: •Competitive salaries •Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance •Educational and certification assistance •401(k) and Retirement Income Plan •Flexible schedules •On-site Cafeteria and Credit Union, Fitness Center •Challenging work •Mentoring and training Come Join Our Team! Georgia Transmission Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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