Contract Administrator

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking a Contract Administrator to join our Contracts team in Baton Rouge, LA. The contract analyst will Review and administer various contracts, purchase orders and other types of agreements consistent with company's corporate philosophies – i.e. pipe fab, SIPA (scaffolding, inspection, painting and abatement), maintenance and turnarounds, environmental, specialty equipment services, capital projects from all Turner office locations and Client onsite locations, as well as any other types of agreements consistent with company's corporate philosophies. Reports to the Director of Contracts. Paralegal or Legal Assistant experience a plus.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum five to seven (5-7) years of experience or equivalent combinations of experience and training
• Act as a liaison between owners, contractors, project management, home office management, and other departments
• Knowledge of industry standard contracts, subcontracts, and other types of agreements
• Must be able to redline, draft and revise contracts with applicable contract and risk required language in accordance with company philosophy
• Must have working knowledge of all applicable computer and software programs and platforms in which contracts are digitally transmitted
• Required to have knowledge of computer software such as Excel, Word, Windows, Google and other various software
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills
• Must be self-directed and detail orientated
• Must be able to organize and prioritize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines
• Post offer drug screen and signed acceptance of the Turner Industries Group, LLC. Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the work place

Job Duties:

• Contract preparation, identifying contractual obligations, including analyzing, reviewing and redlining documents and the ability to negotiate terms and conditions for all agreement types listed above
• Gathers, coordinates, and reports relevant information for review of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders as well as serves as the point of contact for customers as appropriate
• Assists the Senior Contracts Manager, General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel in the Legal Department in negotiations of submitted contracts with customers
• Performs additional assignments as required
• Interact with home office and on-site management during pre-award and post-award phases (RFP process) regarding contractual issues, questionnaires, including Job Order/Work Order review and pertinent document submittals 
• Assist with gathering discovery requests to support mediation/litigation
• Research relevant contract information as needed; Assist in obtaining insurance certificates as requested
• Attend and participate in face to face or direct negotiations with clients
• Assist site contracts administrators with pipe fabrication/bending contracts and /or purchase agreements
• Assist as a back up to the Subcontracts Administrator regarding subcontracting duties, if needed
• Assist Project team with all general questions, and acting as a liason with the proper contact for each issue
• Work closely with Subcontracts Administrators to negotiate "issue" subcontracts to finalization
• Maintain an internal contracts administration database and system for the company
• Basic knowledge of key contract terms; General knowledge of applicable state laws and statutes
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment

Functional Requirements:

Duties include contract preparation, identifying contractual obligations, including analyzing, reviewing and redlining documents and the ability to negotiate terms and conditions. Interact with home office and on-site management during pre-award and post-award phases regarding contractual issues, including administration of changes to contracts. Assist General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel with gathering discovery requests to support mediation/litigation.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement:

Employee may be required to do the following: reaching in all directions, handling and manipulating objects and machines; lifting from ground level, waist lever, and/or overhead; carrying objects, etc.; standing; sitting; walking; bending; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; following set procedures and standards; applying basic mathematical skills; repeating tasks of short duration; following oral and/or written directions; reading; writing; ability to recognize and report safety hazards

 

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.