Contract Support Specialist

Company Description

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!

The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers.

• Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans
• Battle-Tested Leadership Experience
• 100% Data Center Focused
• Owner-Operator Mindset

Job Description

The Contract Support Specialist will be responsible for providing a comprehensive and flexible contract administration service to the customer, to maintaining concise records of all contract transactions and to liaise regularly with the client representative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist with the control of all financial and commercial aspects of contracts
• To assist in the production of supporting financial information
• To maintain and update both manual and computer records relating to contract
• To prepare and issue predefined reports, which form part of the contract and customer requirement
• Liaise closely with the site team and CFM, ensuring accurate processing of quotations and purchase orders, invoices, time sheets and PTO records
• To undertake general office duties relating to the contract to include:
  • Correspondence and filing
  • Minutes of meetings
  • Preparation of reports and documentation
  • Updating of electronic records
  • Material ordering and administration
  • Vendor administration
  • Raising purchase orders and ensuring that purchase orders are updated when changes required.
  • Production of valuations and presentations of results.
  • Contract renewal documentation
  • Quote logging and processing
  • Process of timesheets from engineers, chasing and checking quality of data
  • Contract set up (PPM/ System support)
  • Application of Billing preparation
  • Contract escalation process and updates
• To manage the Accounts Payable process for the contract which includes:
  • Upload, index and code A/P invoices and work with Managers to facilitate timely A/P workflow approvals within Coupa module
  • Set up executed purchase orders in Yardi for accurate application and tracking of contract operating and capital expenditures
  • Interface with vendors, customers, executives, facility management leadership, and internal finance team to address and resolve any inquiries or issues
  • Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements
  • Maintain accurate A/P records and files to ensure compliance with IRS rules
• To undertake the training of staff as and when required
• To enable full auditable trails with, for example but not limited to, invoices, timesheets, material orders and goods received note
• To be responsible for the commercial support on the contract through to the final account
• Overall log book responsibility

• All other work as assigned by T5 executive leadership

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, required
• 5+ years in a Contract Specialist role or related experience, required
• Real Estate or Property/Facilities Management Accounting experience, required
• Accounts payable and job costing experience, required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

• Experience with the Coupa or similar accounting systems, required
• Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and Windows, required
• Handle confidential information in a sensitive and professional manner, required
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines while working independently, required
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization, required
• Exceptional organizational, quantitative and problem-solving skills, required
• Exceptional attention to detail, required
• Ability to approach problems both logically and creatively, required
• A drive to exceed expectations and be part of a dynamic growing organization, required
• An energetic self-starter with a “can-do / whatever it takes” attitude who can perform under pressure, work successfully on tight deadlines, and identify and resolve problems as they arise, required

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs
• Ability to pick-up minimum 60 lbs.
• Ability to reach with both hands and arms
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects
• Ability to smell, talk and hear
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and type
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
• Ability to work inside and outside

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.