Supervisor, Contract Services LOOKING FOR Supervisor, Contract Services JOB AT Gulfport, MS

Center Point Energy is looking for a Supervisor, Contract Services to join our LA MS Contract Services Team, located in Byram, MS.

You will have the ability to: Provide general business and technical expertise to coordinate and support the contract work activities within the frame work of the company’s contracting process. Supervises inspector(s) to ensure compliance with standards, procedures and contracts; acts as liaison between operations, contractor, various internal work groups and external clients to facilitate the delivery of services. Develops operations solutions, prepares reports, performs studies, initiates special projects, and makes recommendations to management on continuous process improvement and optimal utilization of the contract resources.

We want you to know

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Diversity and Inclusion
CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Supervises contract work activities to ensure compliance with standards, procedures and contracts.
• Assists with proper assignment and completion of contract work.
• Provides support with process issues to optimize contract work.
• Resolves billing disputes or other issues within approval level.
• Provides support with the administration of blanket contracts which may include, but is not limited to bid solicitation, overall pricing unit comparison and field visits to ensure proper application of defined pricing units.
• Assigns contract work to get the maximum competitive advantage based on best practices, sound decision making and prudent risk management.
• Distributes work in a manner that is fair and equitable to CNP and the service providers.
• Discusses quality or non-compliance issues with the service providers as required.
• Recommends solutions to operational issues to improve the efficiency of existing processes.
• Maintains open dialogue with districts and engineering to provide necessary contract resources.
• Works with contractors and inspectors to prioritize any high profile or special work activities.
• Provides interpretation of contract units to ensure consistency and fairness.
• Coordinates or supports coordination of emergency response efforts as necessary.
• Responds to regulatory concerns, customer issues or claims arising out of contract activities.
• Monitors effectiveness of contract compliance processes and makes recommendations for enhancements to improve effectiveness.
• Conducts or coordinates on-site incident investigations.

Your background includes:

• Requires a high school education or the equivalent knowledge of English, basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages), grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in one of the following: gas and/or electric operations, accounting, engineering or related field. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for up to four (4) years of experience.