Contract Conformance Specialist

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Contract Conformance Specialist

Duluth, MN

12 Months

The Contract Conformance Specialist III is responsible for daily contract conformance activities for assigned capital and maintenance projects, including projects of elevated complexity. You will manage contract documentation. You will work with project management, construction, project controls, legal, SCM, and other all partners.

Reporting Relationship and Scope The Contract Conformance Specialist reports to the SCM Core Projects Supervisor and supports assigned projects, including work of elevated complexity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete project contracting strategies and ensure you understand contract conformance requirements.
• Prepare work releases, contract agreements, exhibits, scopes, specifications, pricing documents, and special instructions.
• Draft and review technical contract language related to scope, pricing, requirements, and project-specific instructions.
• Coordinate with project management to incorporate functional requirements, contractor clarifications, and qualifications into final contract documents.
• Support contractor negotiations during contract bidding, formation, administration, and issue resolution.
• Develop contractor correspondence, documentation logs, contract records, and document control processes following company procedures.
• Review contractor submittals for contract compliance and coordinate communication of non-compliance or deviations with the project team.
• Manage the change order process, including change order logs, change directives, contractor change requests, and approved change orders.
• Prepare agendas, facilitate contract-related meetings, and document meeting notes between our company and contractors.
• Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance, route for approval, and monitor through payment.
• Coordinate service requisitions, contract closeout activities, compliance audit support, and resolution of contractual issues.

Reporting Relationship and Scope

The Contract Conformance Specialist reports to the SCM Core Projects Supervisor and supports assigned projects, including work of elevated complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement project contracting strategies and ensure you understand contract conformance requirements.
• Prepare work releases, contract agreements, exhibits, scopes, specifications, pricing documents, and special instructions.
• Draft and review technical contract language related to scope, pricing, requirements, and project-specific instructions.
• Coordinate with project management to incorporate functional requirements, contractor clarifications, and qualifications into final contract documents.
• Support contractor negotiations during contract bidding, formation, administration, and issue resolution.
• Develop contractor correspondence, documentation logs, contract records, and document control processes following company procedures.
• Review contractor submittals for contract compliance and coordinate communication of non-compliance or deviations with the project team.
• Manage the change order process, including change order logs, change directives, contractor change requests, and approved change orders.
• Prepare agendas, facilitate contract-related meetings, and document meeting notes between our company and contractors.
• Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance, route for approval, and monitor through payment.
• Coordinate service requisitions, contract closeout activities, compliance audit support, and resolution of contractual issues.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in an engineering, construction, legal, technical or business discipline
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in legal, engineering, construction, or contract administration or contract conformance of construction related projects, preferably in the gas pipeline industry
• Experience in contracting process and issues related to energy industry construction projects.
• Experience with intent, context purpose and use of all documents typically included in or required by a contract.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $45 - $50.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

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