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Project Manager - Contract Administrator
Location: Orange, CT
Reports to: Sr Manager - Contract Management
Work Type: Office
The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $106,000 to $132,500 plus up to 16% bonus
What We Offer
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways
For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
Job Summary
The Contract Management Department, within P&T, was created with the goal of centralizing and standardizing the major Contracts for Avangrid Networks, as well as to apply locally in Avangrid the best practices defined by IBERDROLA’s Global Contracting Group.
The Contract Administrator will be responsible for the consolidation of Terms and Conditions requirements, as well as the tracking and reporting of related processes associated with Framework Agreements for materials, services, and equipment tenders. Contract Administrator ensure that all processes and procedures related to Terms and Conditions are comprehensive and consistent. Additionally, the Contract Specialists will assist in monitoring major contract obligations and ensuring the correct execution and implementation of the contracts.
Key Responsibilities
THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY
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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date
May-22-2026
Location: Orange, CT
Reports to: Sr Manager - Contract Management
Work Type: Office
The salary range for this position is based on experience level ranging from $106,000 to $132,500 plus up to 16% bonus
What We Offer
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career advancement pathways
For more information please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
Job Summary
The Contract Management Department, within P&T, was created with the goal of centralizing and standardizing the major Contracts for Avangrid Networks, as well as to apply locally in Avangrid the best practices defined by IBERDROLA’s Global Contracting Group.
The Contract Administrator will be responsible for the consolidation of Terms and Conditions requirements, as well as the tracking and reporting of related processes associated with Framework Agreements for materials, services, and equipment tenders. Contract Administrator ensure that all processes and procedures related to Terms and Conditions are comprehensive and consistent. Additionally, the Contract Specialists will assist in monitoring major contract obligations and ensuring the correct execution and implementation of the contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist to develop and maintain process and procedures related to steps required for the bid and award of contracts including the form and format of specifications, pre-bid meetings, bid clarifications, and focused on providing materials in a common manner.
- Assist to organize and maintain database or utilize existing systems
- Assure that information regarding status of contract actions is documented.
- Work to close outstanding issues related to Terms and Conditions bid Review.
- Assist on summarize Terms and Conditions, identifying targeted contract language and provisions for decision making.
- Lead on Terms and Conditions review and negotiations with Contractors / Suppliers.
- Serve as a link to stakeholders of the organization to the Contract Management team on the contract review and negotiations (Legal, Procurement, Insurance, Risk, Cyber Security, Health and Safety)
- Assist Contract Management with ongoing FA.
- Work with Contract Management teams to evaluate overall contractor performance within the P&T’s organization developing and reporting.
- Assist the Contract Management team in the management of expediting and delivery verification support to meet Contract milestones and commitments of upcoming actions and assist in the communication of contract specifics as needed.
- Provide support on bids, RFP’s, RFQ’s, and other solicitations as needed. May require summarizing of opportunity, identifying key business requirements, and ensuring unit pricing standards are met
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Contract Management, Logistics or related large scale projects within utility business, energy infrastructure etc.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date
May-22-2026