Lead Contracts Analyst

Requisition : 82577

PSEG Company : PSEG Long Island

Salary Range : $ 93,600 - $ 148,200

Work Location Category : Hybrid

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories:

• Onsite: Employees work onsite daily.

• Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required.

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, paternal leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

Provide consultative technical, analytical and functional support in the area of contract management for the OH/UG Lines, Electric Service, Project Management, Project Controls, Construction Management and Vegetation Management processes for the Long Island T&D Operations Organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads interdisciplinary team to achieve results on major Contracts Management initiatives and function such as Vegetation Management and FEMA Storm contracts negotiations, etc.

• Recognized as and acts as the technical lead for Vegetation Management organization supporting development of Contract Management employee’s expertise.

• The expert for organization on technical matters supporting all internal and external organizations such as LIPA storm billing Vegetation Management Lump Sum, Time and Material and Unit Cost contracts.

• Responsible for forecasting, managing, scheduling, monitoring and analyzing contractor activities in respective division.

• Develops from design specification, the bid documents and strategy for Not to Exceed (NTE) and Lump Sum Projects. Manages and negotiates NTE prices with Contractors.

• Uses judgment and experience to evaluate contractor work and invoice requests, negotiates invoice discrepancies with contractors. Obtains saving to company by eliminating unsubstantiated charges.

• Advises Long Island T&D Operation’s leadership on contracting strategies to cost effectively meet operational needs.

• Analyze PO spending and provide insights and recommendations to leadership to enhance contractor utilization. Interacts, communicates and champions process and information transfer to maximize implementation of improvement opportunities.

• Leads end to end contract management process with Procurement and Operations from early involvement with developing the scope of work, RFP process, contract negotiation, contract award, contract maintenance, through contract closeout. Analyze data to support contractor/vendor evaluation.

• Provide reports, data and subject matter expertise to VP–Electric Operations and Finance organization on accruals; cost projections, storm data and other contractor related financial data.

• Ensure accurate and timely corrective actions are taken in direct response to customer inquiries and complaints.

Job Specific Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree with a minimum of 5 years utility or construction contracts experience. In lieu of Degree, a minimum of 10 years utility or construction contracts experience.

• Working knowledge of project and contract management principles and practices, including financial, cost management, contract law, scheduling and cost control techniques.

• Demonstrated analytical ability.

• Knowledge and experience with electric transmission and distribution systems.

• Experience in interpreting electrical or civil construction drawings.

• Must have effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with external constituent groups and customers.

• Extensive experience in leading negotiations to achieve results Broad experience leading intra-discipline teams.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Ariba, Catalyst etc).

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Power Point and Word.

• A valid US drivers’ license with a safe and satisfactory driving history.

• Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Desired

• Utility experience

• Vegetation Management experience

• Certified Contract Professional Manager (CCPM)

• Project Management Training or Professional Certification (PMP)

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Experience with project management document management software applications

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.

For all roles, PSEGLI’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

PSEGLI is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

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If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email [email protected]. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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