About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

Contract Administrator

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your problem-solving and analysis skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, INC., seeks a great Contract Administrator to join the team at our Sumner, WA office.

The Contract Administrator is responsible for collaborating with team members for the consultation, creation, and execution of contracts. This role is perfect for someone comfortable negotiating, and enjoys collaborating with company-wide teams, as well as vendors and subcontractors. If the following interests you, we encourage you to apply!

Pay: $34.00 to $38.00 hourly salary depending on experience.

What You'll Do

• Submit and administer Prevailing Wage forms, monitor, and enforce subcontractor Prevailing Wage Requirements
• Collaborate with team members on the process by which contracts are consolidated, created, and executed.
• Prepare subcontract agreements.
• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners.
• Review and update existing contracts.
• Procure & administer various bonds, certificates of insurance and company licenses.
• Prepare and submit customer pre-qualification applications.
• Support and collaborate with internal business partners, departments, and Quanta West OPUs.
• Onboarding and vetting of construction and engineering subcontractors.
• Record keeping, filing, copying, scanning, and other routine administrative tasks.
• Performing other duties as necessary.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related
• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Conduct work with Attention to Detail, Accuracy and Quality
• Negotiation and Analytical Skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, and Access)
• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with construction contracts
• Knowledge of the utility industry
• General understanding of Prevailing Wage laws and processes

What You'll Get

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us:

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta West, LLC, was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states. We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

Potelco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Compensation Range

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.