DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations (DTPS), located in Pineville, LA, is looking for a Contracts Specialist to join our team. The Contracts Specialist reports to and assists the DTPS Commercial Vice President and the Crest Operations, LLC (“Crest”) Legal Department with all aspects of contract management, including initial drafting, redlining, negotiation, execution, and compliance and administration with a strong focus on risk mitigation and contractual compliance. The Contracts Specialist will serve as a dedicated liaison between DTPS and Crest to administer and manage all aspects of DTPS’s contracting process, including leading the reviews and negotiations of customer-facing agreements. The Contracts Specialist will also be responsible for the compilation of complete bid packages by collaborating with the DTPS tapered tubular and standard shape product families to ensure commercial compliance. The individual in this role must be adaptable, engaged, and focused on supporting the business’ proposal and project teams as well as external customers. The Contracts Specialist must be fully aligned with the industry and operations of the business unit and have a thorough understanding of the corporate guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Draft, review, negotiate a broad range of customer, subcontractor and vendor agreements by working collaboratively with business and functional teams in a manner that accomplishes the business goals, including optimization of timelines and creating a positive experience for our clients while mitigating corporate risk. Aid DTPS management and the Crest legal department in a variety of contracts, including engineering, procurement and construction agreements, master services agreements, professional services agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Help maintain priorities that are set to meet the Proposal Team’s contracting strategies and proposal schedules.
- Must fully comprehend the company’s strategies on risk with the ability to implement and execute these strategies through best practices and operating standards. Must maintain a good working knowledge of compliance requirements with applicable U.S., state, local and international laws, and regulations.
- Assist with quality bids by reviewing commercial compliance, completing bid forms and documentation, and ensuring a comprehensive bid package that includes accurate details, necessary documentation, and adherence to all specified requirements. Ensuring a timely submission and subsequent follow-up with the relevant parties.
- Implements and manages contract management system, processes, procedures and database. Carries out administration of the Crest contract lifecycle management program and assists legal operations with identification and development of contract and related systems.
- Works with DTPS leadership and team members to develop long-term relationships for the advancement of its businesses.
- Maintains and expands expertise of our industry and vision and is adaptable, agile, and emotionally adept. Fosters effective collaboration between departments and teams to ensure an integrated strategy and business approach. Exhibits a strong commitment to continual learning and education.
- Manage the DTPS record retention policy
Contracts
Risk and Compliance
Bid Preparation
Systems
Customer Focus / Building Relationships
Organizational Development / Self-Development / Coaching
DTPS Policies
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, construction management, or engineering preferred.
- Experience with contract review and negotiations required.
- 5+ years’ experience with project contracts, bid preparation, or execution of projects. Project experience and knowledge in the administration of contracts, as well as an understanding of scheduling and project strategy.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management programs a plus.
- Must have superior analytical and strategic thinking skills, communication ability (verbal and written), organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, manage competing priorities and deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of issues and matters through their successful conclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Share the company’s purpose and values, including high ethical standards, teamwork, customer service mindset, and positive attitude
Skills Required
- Experience with contract review and negotiations
- 5+ years' experience with project contracts, bid preparation, or execution of projects
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer, subcontractor and vendor agreements (EPC, MSAs, PSAs, NDAs)
- Project experience and knowledge in administration of contracts, scheduling and project strategy
- Knowledge of compliance with applicable U.S., state, local and international laws and regulations
- Ability to implement and execute company risk strategies and mitigate contractual risk
- Superior analytical and strategic thinking skills, plus strong verbal and written communication, organizational and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deadlines, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer-focused relationship building
- Bachelor's degree in business, construction management, or engineering
- Experience with contract lifecycle management programs / contract management systems
What We Do
Crest Industries is a holding company that provides engineering, procurement, packaging, construction, and industrial services through its various subsidiaries. It operates across sectors including electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution, and natural resources. Founded in 1958, the company focuses on delivering reliable, innovative solutions to help customers manage change and solve complex problems, leveraging a solid foundation, innovation, and a commitment to its people.
