Contracts Agent

Overview

Develop and manage contracts for power delivery projects, from RFP to closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• rfp preparation
• cost analysis
• risk mitigation
• supplier sourcing
• client interface

Tasks

-Duties will include the daily support of all sourcing and contracting activities "from cradle to grave", including advising customers on Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation, lead pre-bid meetings, review of offers upon receipt from bidders, cost & price analysis, negotiations, risk assessment, preparing contract documents and agreements; assists in contract administration, incorporation of changes, expediting & follow-up, disposition of claims, and contract closeout -Ensure that overall risk is properly controlled and mitigated -Promotes teamwork -A typical agent will support projects continuously with defined turnaround parameters for all contract related documents (RFPs (Request for Proposal), Master Agreements, Non-Disclosure, Amendments, Service Orders, Statements of Work, etc.) throughout the year. -Responsible for identification and evaluation of new sources of supply, domestic and globally, when necessary to meet customer needs, including performing market research and analysis -Ensure all required terms and conditions are included in procurement documents and works with legal, risk management and financial services (accounting) to resolves contractor exceptions and issues in a timely manner -Maintain the primary interface with contractors in an ethical and respectful manner while protecting the company’s interests

Requirements

• maximo
• bachelor's
• procurement
• utility
• construction
• customer focus

What You Bring

-Customer focused -Strong Communications skills -Electric Utility experience is a plus -Ability to think strategically and apply broad seasoned judgment to decisions -Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision -Ability to effectively work and participate in cross-functional and cross-company teams at all levels in the organization to ensure buy-in by multiple companies when working on system projects -Bachelor's degree in business, Management, Law, Finance, preferred -Construction contract experience is a plus -Effectively handle tight deadlines, large workloads, and multiple projects with positive enthusiasm -Strong Communicator -Analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills -Maximo experience is a plus -Learns from and utilizes experience -Strong work ethic -Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Southern Company values of safety first, intentional inclusion, act with integrity and superior performance -Expected to build and maintain a detailed knowledge and understanding of essential legal provisions, contract common law, contract formation issues, remedies, liquidated damages, litigation avoidance, and dispute resolution -Strong Customer Service skills -Ability and determination to support multiple projects under tight deadlines -Excellent organizational skills are required to plan and manage assigned workload and customer expectations effectively to meet internal business unit requirements -Ability to develop a detailed knowledge of the Southern Company procurement policies/procedures and have the capability to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME). -Conflict Resolution, the ability to engage and fix identified issues -Formal education in contract language and law is preferred -Expectations include outstanding oral and written communications with ability to excel in high- level communications with Management at multiple levels -Ability or potential to draft contract language in the form of special conditions for complex, non- standard purchases -Experience in procurement or contracts preferred -Superior written and oral communication, to successfully negotiate contract terms and write such contracts in a clear, logical, and concise manner -Customer focused with ability to build and maintain relationships with internal customers, suppliers, contractors, and other key stakeholders at all levels -Ability to build and maintain a fundamental to proficient knowledge of our contracting systems utilized in daily support

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About Georgia Power Company

-The company evolved from streetcar operations into Georgia’s largest electric utility. -It manages generation, transmission, and distribution of energy. -The company operates a diverse energy mix, including coal, gas, nuclear, solar, and hydro, supported by smart grid investments. -It played a key role in building Plant Vogtle’s new nuclear Units 3 & 4, the first US nuclear expansion in 30 years. -Typical projects include outage restoration, pole replacements, smart-device deployments, and utility-scale solar installations. -Ownership by Southern Company gives it regional scale, but it remains the primary power provider for Georgia. -Standout projects include operating North America’s largest coal plant (Plant Scherer) and co-owning the Edwin Hatch nuclear plant. -The company is shifting toward renewables and smart grid resilience while maintaining large-scale thermal and nuclear assets.

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