Senior Contract Administrator

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.Ameresco has an immediate opening for a Senior Contract Administrator that will provide critical support in the review, preparation, and administration of contracts (new contracts, amendments, and change orders). The Contract Administrator reports to the Senior Manager – Contract Administration and is a virtual role.Job Responsibilities:Support the Senior Manager in collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and reflect those requirements accuratelySupport the Senior Manager in reviewing, drafting, and administering contracts, subcontracts, and amendments.Assist with contract research/analysis to, document client historical overviews and organize client documentationManage and update a portfolio of contracts & subcontracts from cradle to grave supporting the contract administration lifecycle including processes, tools and systems. This includes maintaining prime contract records, contract modifications, correspondence, and reports;Support the execution of procurement timelinesSupport the RFP review, and execution process as neededSupport state and federal energy license renewals as neededSupport the collection, compliance review, and tracking of insurance certificates for subcontracts;Assist Senior Manager with Identifying & mitigating contractual risks to address potential issues and ensure project successUse legal resources and other subject matter experts to ensure all levels of risk are recognized and subsequently addressed through development of unique contract termsAssist in the creation & maintenance of an environment of continuous process improvement, pushing for process simplification & enhancements to fill process gapsAssist in the creation and management of contract collaboration tools to streamline communication and document sharing between internal teams & clientsEnsure appropriate systems of internal control and review; document policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all internal controls proceduresPrepare reports, summaries, and documentation to support contract complianceMonitor contract performance milestones, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure timely execution;The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties and take on other responsibilities as dictated by events and circumstancesImplement ethical judgement with the ability to function independently, excellent written and oral communications skillsProficiency in the use of Microsoft products, DocuSign and an aptitude for contract management systemsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree.Minimum of 5 years’ contract and subcontract administration experience.Minimum of 5 years’ project management / process improvement experience.Additional Qualifications:Ability to implement a concrete working knowledge of types of contract forms and appropriate use.High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Strong organizational skills, with the ability to follow through on multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively.Strong interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally with project managers, legal and finance teams.Demonstrated commitment to customer service including adaptability, flexibility, teambuilding, and the ability to respond quickly to assist with problem resolution.High level of professional ethics and integrity.Familiarity with “AI” (Artificial Intelligence) tools a plus