ABOUT US

National Grid is hiring a Senior Analyst, Capital Post Contract Management in Waltham , MA. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

JOB PURPOSE

The Contract Analyst executes monitors and ensures compliance of post award framework contracts for non-complex construction projects. This includes contracts for Substation, D-Line, T-Line, Civil and support service constrsuction projects for National Grid. The Contract Specialist will monitor and conduct reviews of contractor performance, manager cost compliance, contract adherence, dispute resolution and ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance within the contract. The contract specialist will support process & performance. Development and implement KPI’s for contractors. Work with adjacent internal and external stakeholders to maximize value and reduce cost for National Grid and it’s customers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Become a subject matter expert in post award contracts for non complex construction projects and work plans.
• Monitor contractor performance to include KPI development, conduct performance review meetings, and performance improvements plans.
• Participate in the contract renewal and execution process with adjacent stakeholders.
• Review contracts and specifications for updates and present issues to stakeholders internal and external to the business unit.
• Execute work authorizations and NTP for projects under framework contracts.
• Continuosuly monitor, develop and enforce contracts and contract  compliance within the business unit. Provide reporting requirements at regular intervals to higher management.

SUPERVISORY/INTERPERSONAL- EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and min 5 years experience.
• Previous contracts experience preferably in the construction realm.
• Equivalent contract management experience from other technical industries such as government or defense will be considered.
• Strong technical understanding of contracts and the associated work governed by the contracts. 
• Strong understanding of construction pricing structures in contracts (lump sum, unitized values, T&E), contractor performance (KPI’s) and change management principles in contracts.
• Valid driver's license

MORE INFORMATION

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

This position has a career path which provides for promotional opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.   

NATIONAL GRID IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT VALUES A BROAD DIVERSITY OF TALENT, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE. WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT DRIVES EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT TO DELIVER SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. NATIONAL GRID IS PROUD TO BE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE ENCOURAGE MINORITIES, WOMEN, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND PROTECTED VETERANS TO JOIN THE NATIONAL GRID TEAM.