About this role
Role Overview
- Partner with Design Managers to forecast engineering consultant needs for upcoming projects.
- Recommend assignment strategies or competitive bid approaches using a pool of prequalified Engineering Consultants.
- Support planning efforts to ensure adequate consultant capacity and alignment with project schedules.
- Coordinate scope development with internal design groups to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Prepare and execute Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for engineering design services.
- Organize and facilitate Pre Bid and Scoping Meetings as required.
- Manage the Request for Information (RFI) process during bidding.
- Coordinate technical evaluations of consultant proposals.
- Conduct commercial reviews and ensure compliance with procurement requirements and established Letter of Agreements.
- Secure all necessary internal approvals for contract awards.
- Issue Notices to Proceed (NTPs) for all awarded engineering contracts.
- Manage and process change orders for engineering contracts, ensuring proper documentation and justification.
- Maintain accurate contract records, cost tracking, and change order logs.
- Monitor contract performance metrics and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
- Track and communicate consultant performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate feedback loops between internal design teams and external consultants.
- Maintain and update Consultant Scorecards.
- Identify and document issues or non compliance, and support corrective action processes.
- Hold consultants accountable for performance expectations and contract requirements.
- Maintain consultant related reporting, including cost tracking, change order summaries, and performance metrics.
- Provide cost projections and support project teams with financial visibility.
- Use data and performance measurements to monitor progress and drive continuous improvement in consultant management practices.
Requirements
- Experience in contracts coordination or management in the utility, shipping, government or industrial industries.
- Scrupulous attention to detail and impeccable organizational skills
- Experience in managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Bachelors Degree is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- EAP
- Parental Leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays