Senior Contracts Administrator

Emerson has an exciting new opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join our Power & Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, PA!

Power & Water Solutions is an industry leading controls automation company that provides applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plant sectors. 

As a part of this critical team, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all commercial and contractual aspects of assigned projects, working collaboratively to ensure compliance with internal processes and effective facilitation of our contracts. 

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 


* To act as the primary point of contact for key customer relationships on assigned projects 


* Maintain a solid understanding of the period-to-period asset management process applicable to our group 


* Ensure that commercial and contractual requirements of customer purchase orders are met in order that financial risk and penalty are reduced/eliminated, and customer satisfaction is achieved


* Actively seek opportunities to improve margin through scope change activity throughout the project life 


* Support the project manager’s financial forecasts to ensure accuracy of sales forecast 


* Reduce receivable through identification and resolution planning 


* Work collaboratively with other groups within the business to ensure that Emerson commitments to customer under a contract or purchase order are met 


* Monitor commercial and contractual activities and advise project manager of any issues which may affect the schedule or billings under a contract or purchase order 


* Provide commercial interpretation of commercial and contractual requirements of particular contract or purchase order when requested 

 

Who You Are:

You establish and maintain effective customer relationships.

You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.

You create teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

For this Role You Will Need:


* Bachelor of Science degree 


* 7 years proven experience in Business, Project Management, Engineering or Contract Administration 


* A strong, demonstrated understanding of contract law 


* Proficiency with Project and Financial Management principles 


* Ability to negotiate with customers while maintaining a relationship management focus 


* Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:


* Degree in Engineering, Finance or Accounting, Business, or Technical field


* Experience with Ovation or other Emerson legacy projects 

 

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