Contract Administrator - Consultant Management Team

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

The Contract Administrator for the Consultant Management Team (CMT) and other key groups such as Project Management, Siting and Land Rights, ISP, and SPE is responsible for supporting the management of consultants performing engineering and design services for Substation and Transmission line projects. This role ensures all contract and purchase order (PO) processes are executed efficiently, enabling project teams to focus on technical delivery and project leadership.

- Understand and correctly apply the criteria within the organization's preferred procurement system. Provides analysis, benchmarking and corrective action recommendations to Company management and contractor leadership.

- Thoroughly understands and applies available company systems for monitoring contractor performance, cost analyses and productivity evaluation.

- Complete responsibility for Company's preferred procurement system and invoicing process, including system set up and maintenance, contractors' data entry, invoice generation and approval and the financial postings associated with invoices.

- Establishes and enhances effective working relationships with business partners/contractors.

- Clearly communicates contract goals and performance expectations to contractors and company personnel. Identifies gaps in performance. Identifies opportunities for performance improvement.

- Assess and effectively resolves complex issues related to contractor field and invoicing performance.

- Monitor invoice close out process to ensure timeliness and accuracy. Identify discrepancies resolve variances.

- Performs audits of work to ensure material, work performance, and charges accurately reflect invoiced amounts. Meet consistently with management and the service provider to review contractor performance.

Minimum Requirements

- High School Diploma or GED

- 5 years experience in gas or electric or equivalent experience in business environments in coordinating, validating and overseeing procurement processes.

- Excellent technical skills including Microsoft Office applications, written and oral communications.

Preferred Characteristics

- Experience with SAP, ProjectWise and contract management systems.

- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Experience in transmission and substation operations or utility field/engineering processes.

- Familiarity with consultant management team.

- Advanced proficiency in project coordination and process improvement.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $62,500.00 to $88,766.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/29/25

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