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Tetra Tech
Contracts Specialist - Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria
November 22, 2024
Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to implement clean energy projects and policies that advance global climate and decarbonization goals. We advise on national energy transition initiatives and structure finance to deploy clean energy solutions. We help create sustainable utilities and modern power grids. We promote equality and inclusivity in the global energy sector. We improve lives and livelihoods in the biggest cities and smallest villages, and at the intersection of energy-health and energy-water-food.
Position Summary
Tetra Tech is looking for a Contracts Specialist to support the implementation of worldwide USAID, MCC, multilateral development bank, and other commercially funded projects in the energy sector. The Contracts Specialist will provide contractual advice to the global project offices and Project Managers, ensure compliance with company and client regulations, policies, and contracts, and prepare procurement documentation. International travel may be required.
Position Responsibilities
Position Summary
Tetra Tech is looking for a Contracts Specialist to support the implementation of worldwide USAID, MCC, multilateral development bank, and other commercially funded projects in the energy sector. The Contracts Specialist will provide contractual advice to the global project offices and Project Managers, ensure compliance with company and client regulations, policies, and contracts, and prepare procurement documentation. International travel may be required.
Position Responsibilities
- Support technical staff and field project offices to determine appropriate acquisition instruments based on project requirements.
- Draft and modify purchase orders, subcontracts, and independent consultant agreements.
- Under the direction and guidance of the Contracts Manager, draft and review procurement documentation including but not limited to solicitation documents, evaluation memos, negotiation memos, and commercial item determinations.
- Draft personnel and salary requests, consents to subcontract, waivers, and other contractual matters.
- Perform cost/price analysis of subcontractor bids and proposals.
- Ensure project compliance with government contracting requirements such as FAR, AIDAR, as applicable.
- Assist with the contract start-up and close-out process.
- Monitor upcoming compliance deadlines and submit required contractual reports and documentation.
- Collaborate with business services teams (finance, human resources, and business development), field offices, and technical staff to ensure successful implementation of projects.
- Continuously identify ways to streamline the procedures and processes of the Contracts department.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of electronic files in line with the company policies and procedures.
- Support audits and other related tasks as required.
Required Qualifications
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
Linked In: @Tetra Tech Careers
Twitter: @Tetra Tech Jobs
Facebook: @Tetra Tech Careers
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
- Bachelor’s degree in international development/studies, business administration or another related field.
- Three years of relevant procurement work experience with USAID contracts.
- Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and AIDAR.
- Proven ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel, Word, and Power Point skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiating, and analytical skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-sufficient and able to operate independently.
- Able to produce accurate and complete documents in a timely manner.
- Excellent listening skills and highly developed sense of responsibility and commitment to customer service.
Preferred but Not Required Qualifications
- Fluency in a foreign language.
- Prior work experience or knowledge of the Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), and its application to Federal government contracts/subcontracts.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 470 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
Linked In: @Tetra Tech Careers
Twitter: @Tetra Tech Jobs
Facebook: @Tetra Tech Careers
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please no phone calls or agencies.
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