Contract AdministratorJob Title: Contract Administrator 1Location: Perrysburg, OH 43551Working Hours: Full TimeDuration: 1 YearResponsibilities:The Contract Administrator I is responsible for post-contract award administration and support.The contract administrator will review one to four commercial contracts in detail and track all contract obligations, risks, and commitments for compliance.The contract administrator will act independently and with minimal management direction to set-up and monitor the contract, project schedule, and budget in relevant contract administration/scheduling systems.The candidate will communicate obligations to cross-functional teams by developing solid contract operating systems and processes.The contract administrator will use project management skills to oversee the contract administration from hand-off by BD, schedule execution (delivery), documenting change requests, invoicing and close-out.The contract administrator will work with the external customer to ensure successful contract fulfillment and resolve any minor conflicts or infringements.Essential Responsibilities:Outline all contract obligations, due dates, responsible parties and develop project scheduleMonitor and report on internal and external adherence to the contract and project scheduleDocument change requestsIdentify risk to contract compliance and schedule risksDevelop strong working relationship and communicate with customer.Resolve common operational disputes and schedule changesOversee contract change control processMust be able to oversee project budgets and cost spend plans.Must be able to handle multiple concurrent activities and projects.Provide internal functions voice of the customer feedback to further develop standard product offeringsLiaison and leadership between cross-functional teamsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Supply chain exp. With construction base / contract admin / cs role3-5 years' experience in a Supply Chain environment, requiredProven project management experience, required2 years or more in customer service, contract administration or sales operations experience a plusRenewable Energy, Power Plant experience a plusBachelor degree preferred but not essential with equivalent work experience (3-5 years)Required Skills/Competencies:Project Management SkillsContract administrationCustomer Service skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential – both with internal functions (legal, BD, buyers) and external customersProven organizational skills – ability to prioritize and meet deadlineProficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programsKinaxis IPM experience an advantageTravel:10-15% travel required, possibly internationalVisits to customer locations and construction sites