Conformance Specialist

Contract Conformance Specialist

Duluth, MN – 12 Months

Reports to the SCM Core Projects Supervisor and supports assigned projects, including work of elevated complexity.

• Complete project contracting strategies and ensure understanding of contract conformance requirements.
• Prepare work releases, contract agreements, exhibits, scopes, specifications, pricing documents, and special instructions.
• Draft and review technical contract language related to scope, pricing, requirements, and project-specific instructions.
• Coordinate with project management to incorporate functional requirements, contractor clarifications, and qualifications into final contract documents.
• Support contractor negotiations during contract bidding, formation, administration, and issue resolution.
• Develop contractor correspondence, documentation logs, contract records, and document control processes following company procedures.
• Review contractor submittals for contract compliance and coordinate communication of non-compliance or deviations with the project team.
• Manage the change order process, including change order logs, change directives, contractor change requests, and approved change orders.
• Prepare agendas, facilitate contract-related meetings, and document meeting notes between our company and contractors.
• Review contractor invoices for contractual compliance, route for approval, and monitor through payment.
• Coordinate service requisitions, contract closeout activities, compliance audit support, and resolution of contractual issues.

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in an engineering, construction, legal, technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in legal, engineering, construction, or contract administration or contract conformance of construction related projects, preferably in the gas pipeline industry.
• Experience in contracting process and issues related to energy industry construction projects.
• Experience with intent, context, purpose and use of all documents typically included in or required by a contract.

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $45 - $50.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.