Contract Manager, Project Controls; Hybrid

Position: Contract Manager, Project Controls (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource will not offer immigration related sponsorship for this position  e g , H 1B, O 1, J 1, TN, E 3, etc     Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered

Eversource supports work life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles  Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics  Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs  These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change,  based on managerial discretion and work performance  All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed  for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs  or should the policy change

Eversource is looking for a
** Contract Manager, Project Controls
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** Westwood, MA
** The Contract Manager oversees the full lifecycle of Transmission and Engineering contracts that support execution of the Capital Portfolio  They work closely with Engineering, Project Management, Procurement, Legal, and other corporate groups to ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements  A key responsibility includes partnering with procurement to manage rebidding activities for major contract categories and establishing performance expectations aligned with industry and safety standards  The role analyzes contract terms, identifies risks, and guides mitigation strategies while monitoring rates, schedules, and scope  The Contract Manager also participates in negotiations, bid evaluations, and pre‑ and post‑bid meetings to support timely and accurate RFP awards  Beyond contract oversight, they maintain vendor relationships, track contractor performance issues, pursue back charges and warranty claims, and conduct audits to reduce billing errors  They additionally support project teams by resolving design conflicts, maintaining accurate contract data in eBuilder, and contributing to process improvement initiatives

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* Essential Functions:

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* + Develops, negotiates, and manages service and complex material contracts in support of Transmission project execution  e g  Constructor of Choice  "COC"  Master Service Agreement  'MSA' , Engineer of Choice  'EOC'  MSA  in collaboration with Project Managers, Engineering, and Procurement
+ Provides full management and ownership of contracts from inception to closeout, including review of rates, schedule of values, terms, change management, invoice review and approval, etc
+ Partners with Procurement to effectively manage the competitive bid process & major category rebids, coordinating with transmission & distribution project managers, project engineers, procurement, and other project team members on scope creation, detailing deliverables, ensuring required exhibits are included, answering requests for information and clarification, vetting proposals, and ultimately vendor selection to ensure a fair and equitable process
+ Advises Project Managers & Engineers on contract strategy for managing risks and claims in coordination with procurement and/or legal where appropriate
+ Participates in commercial negotiations to establish contract structure, price, terms and conditions and other pertinent contract conditions to ensure business requirements are appropriately captured and reflected in the final agreements
+ Communicates and coordinates consistently with Project Managers, project Engineers, and other project team members on contracts, vendor performance, RFP, and RFI related matters
+ Collaborates with Project lead to prepare direct award proposal packages to seek approval from the respective Committee meetings  i e  EOC and COC, etc  
+ Facilitate of EOC & COC Committee meetings  Create agenda with approved packages timely for review by committee  Document notes and exceptions from meeting and follow up for completeness
+ Builds and maintains internal and external stakeholder relationships
+ Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate…