Ziply Fiber · 5 months ago
Contract Administrator
Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $107K/yr
3+ years expZiply Fiber is committed to enhancing the connected lives of communities by providing high-speed internet services. The Contract Administrator will manage all contracts related to Network Engineering, Outside Plant Construction, and Operation Installation/Repair, overseeing bidding, negotiation, and performance management of contracts with an annual spend exceeding $200M.
InternetManufacturingTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Daily interaction with internal and external personnel of Operations and Engineering
Manage day to day activities associated with Network Engineering & OSP Construction Contracts
Subject Matter Expert that provides Guidance on Contractual Language to client & vendor community for SOW (Statement of Work) and DOW's (Description of Work)
Analyze trends regarding Vendor billing
Guide vendors in processes surrounding billing
Subject Matter Expert that Interprets the DOW/ SOW for Field team & vendor community
Bids and Negotiates Joint Trench agreements with DOT’s, Municipalities and Other Utilities
Bids and Negotiates Specialty agreements outside of Line Extension/GC agreements
Develops and presents Scorecards for Vendors and clients on a monthly basis
Subject Matter Expert which develops DOW/ SOW language for Engineering, OSP, ISP & barricade/flagging agreements
Interprets awarded Installation, Engineering and Construction specialty contracts for fiscal, engineering, construction and operational control
Provide data to be used in support of the capital construction budgets for implementation of designs, new services, technologies, and industry requirements
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
BA/ BS degree in Business or related fields; or relevant years of experience required
Minimum of three (3) years' experience or equivalent of six (6) years' experience in engineering/ outside plant Construction and / or other telecommunications related fields required
Possess a general understanding of utility accounting practices
Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of R.U.S. (515) contract policies and procedures as well as the Construction Certification Program Requirements
Proven ability to lead, facilitate, develop and motivate a cross-functional team in a competitive environment
Working knowledge/experience of engineering support systems and highly skilled in Microsoft PC applications such as Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, FILL, etc.)
Must possess knowledge of basic contract law and contract negotiation skills
Knowledge and experience in inside plant and outside plant engineering and installation/construction
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and written
Project Management experience and the ability to manage priorities of projects in relation to resources, processes, timeliness, and the ability to multi-task competing projects
Background/experience in data orientation, analytical and decision-making skills
Ability to conduct formal meetings and make group/executive presentation and/or conduct training sessions
Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations
Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Ability to work within critical deadlines
Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Strong computer skills around Microsoft suite, or equivalent software
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits include - medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.
Company
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber offers fiber-optic phone, TV, and internet with coverage checks, support, and package details.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Cable ONE
2024-11-05Acquired
2022-11-04Corporate Round· $50M
2022-09-08Private Equity· $450M
Leadership Team
David Bohan
Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Denzin
Chief Operating Officer
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