OSP Contract Manager at Jobs at John Staurulakis (jsitel.com) | John Staurulakis (jsitel.com) Careers
Jobs at John Staurulakis (jsitel.com) | John Staurulakis (jsitel.com) Careers · Lubbock, United States Of America · Onsite
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- Office in Lubbock
JSI invites you to join our team as an OSP Contract Manager on our Fiber Design & Implementation team in Lubbock, Texas, where you'll play a critical role in assisting clients with expanding their broadband services while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.
About the Company
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With over 1000 clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets like Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Alaska, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.
Position Overview:
As an OSP Contract Manager, your primary function is to provide management and oversight to a team of Contract Administrators who prepare and process a variety of governmental and private party contracts related to broadband infrastructure deployment. In addition to managing this team, you will be responsible for maintaining a knowledge of current USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) contract procedures and actively participating with the team in preparing and overseeing contracts throughout the entire contracting life cycle.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team of contract administrators in their daily tasks.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of RUS contracting procedures.
- Maintain a database of open contracts and their current status.
- Prepare and send bid packages to contractors and oversee that all required documentation is obtained.
- Review bid proposals received for accuracy, prepare contract documents for execution, and obtain proper signatures on contracts and oversee the submittal of contracts to the Rural Utilities Service for approval, as necessary.
- Review monthly contractor invoices for accuracy for all active contracts and work alongside outside plant staff and contractor staff to clear discrepancies.
- Prepare and send payment recommendations to the client for all contractor invoicing.
- Track any pre-billed units and owner furnished materials used during construction.
- Calculate and withhold retainage from payment recommendations on required contracts.
- Close out all contracts by obtaining proper signatures and approvals.
- Maintain records of contracts, correspondence, and closeouts.
- Understand non-standard client contracts and administer the tasks required by the contract terms.
- Participate in training as required for new systems, processes, procedures, or reports to meet the job’s requirements.
Required Qualifications
- College associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferred.
- Minimum of two years of previous experience as a contract administrator, HR representative, business administrator, contract manager, or related field.
- Strong attention to detail, organization skills, accurate data entry and typing skills, and follow-through.
- Ability to read and understand contract terms in a detailed way.
- The individual must be organized, pay close attention to detail, and display a willingness to investigate questions or problems.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills and be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and with clients.
- Proficient computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF editing software.
- This position requires U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status
Benefits and Compensation
Compensation:
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Generous PTO and travel support.
- Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.
