Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Contract Administrator I, II, III, or Senior

LocationWestminster, CO
Job Typecontract
Salary$70,000-$121,000

About This Job

Job Description

Responsible for the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts in support of the Generation, Transmission, and other administrative areas for the acquisition of routine and non-routine goods and services, including the administration of the contract bidding process through final contract completion and document closeout. Provide guidance, advice, and assistance, as required, for contract and company personnel in the Supply Chain Services Functional Area. Receive and evaluate proposals. Assures contracts are in final form for Tri‑State execution and secure required bonds and insurance certificates.

Note

There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Contract Administrator I, job grade 6; Contract Administrator II, job grade 7, Contract Administrator III, job grade 8; or Senior Contract Administrator, job grade 9. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Contract Administrator

Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,000

Contract Administrator III

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000

Contract Administrator II

Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000

Contract Administrator I

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$86,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, as required, for contract personnel in the Supply Chain Services Functional Area.
Experience in Engineering, Procurement and Construction "EPC" contracts. This will include managing the procurement of materials, equipment, construction and overseeing the phases of a project in Generation, Transmission, and other administrative areas for the acquisition.
Provide contractual advice and assistance to company personnel in developing specifications.
Conduct the preparation of contract documents for high and low risk acquisition of goods and services across various enterprise categories including but not limited to construction, repair, leases, consulting, and software (i.e., SaaS or other license agreements) contracts.
Prepare contract documents for the acquisition of requested services to include:
Prepare proposed contract terms and conditions, incorporate technical specifications, and produce final bid documents resulting in timely award and execution of the contract.
Assist in administering the bidder qualification process and establish list of pre-qualified bidders.
Conduct end to end oversight of sourcing processes to include:
Establish bid schedule and evaluation methodology with requesting organizations.
Prepare and issue Request for Proposals, Request for Information or Proof of Concepts.
Receive and answer bidders’ questions.
Conduct pre-bid conference and contract negotiations.
Prepare and issue addenda to bid documents as necessary.
Receive and evaluate proposals, to include:
Document date and time of receipt.
Conduct bid openings.
Review proposals for compliance with contract requirements.
Lead negotiations on contract changes.
Prepare bid tabulation and analysis for final review and execution by Tri-State.
Assure proposed contract documents are in final form for Tri-State execution and secure required bonds and insurance certificates.
Store contract proposals and files.
Assist Tri-State personnel in administering contracts, to include:
Review invoices for compliance with contract terms when applicable.
Review and explain contract commercial requirements to Tri-State personnel and contractors to ensure contracts are administered effectively.
Participate in negotiations on contract changes when applicable.
Coordinate the preparation and processing of contract change orders and amendments, to include:
Review impact of changes on the original contract.
Draft and/or review change orders and amendments.
Coordinate required approvals and execution of the documents.
Notify Tri-State personnel of changes, as required.
Coordinate and monitor approval of executed contracts and amendments.
Prepare and process contract closeout documents, to include:
Coordinate Tri-State and contractor approval and execution of the documents.
Coordinate final payment to contractors.
Develop and implement contracting procedures to ensure contract documents and contract administration procedures comply with company requirements and accepted procurement policies.
Exercise sound business judgment and resourcefulness in applying relevant contracting policies, rules and regulations to fit specific transactions and circumstances.
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.


Qualifications

Education and Training

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Construction Management, Engineering or related area, or equivalent combination of experience and education.


Knowledge, Skills, And Ability

Working knowledge of contract law and contract administration.

Extensive knowledge of contracting techniques and methods.
Ability to work with detail and with high degree of accuracy.
General knowledge of government regulations affecting electric utilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to direct and monitor the work of contract department personnel, as required.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships, both internal and external.
Working knowledge of procurement and corporate software


Experience

At least eight (8) years’ experience in contract administration or procurement to include specification writing and/or construction management for transmission, generation, telecommunications, or other utility related business.
Those with less experience will be hired at the Contract Administrator I, II, or III job grade level, as appropriate.

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members, including 40 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

Job Identification:

411

Job Category:

Contracts

Posting Date: 2025-06-26T15:49:57+00:00

Job Schedule:

Full time

Hiring Salary Range:

$70,000-$121,000

Locations:

1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US

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

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