JOSEPH SMITH
West Richland,WA
Summary
Over Fifteen years of industry experience with a diverse range of products and deliverables. Able to handle difficult projects without compromising output quality. Attention to detail and quality control are a top priority. Pride myself on exceeding expectations and persevering under pressure. Able to meet tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables. Work well in a team environment, but require little to no direct supervision. Experienced contracts specialist ready to deliver impactful results. Versed in contract negotiation, compliance, and risk management. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, with proven skills in stakeholder communication, legal analysis, and strategic planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Contracts Specialist
Battelle Memorial Institute
03.2022 - Current
- Ensured timely completion of all contract-related tasks, such as renewals and amendments, by prioritizing workload effectively and efficiently managing resources.
- Enhanced contract management efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement within the Contracts department by consistently analyzing workflows and recommending solutions.
- Improved collaboration among departments by fostering strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
Subcontract Administrator
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
- Prepare, analyze and evaluate bids and proposals to ensure they meet commercial and technical requirements
- Identify subcontract issues and develops solutions
- Performing contract administration processes to include negotiating, reviewing, and determining subcontractor contract instruments
- Solid understanding of Governmental Contracts and the flow-down of applicable clauses and requirements
- Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel
- Administered assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties
- Coordinates with staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract administration
- WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
- Established strong relationships with key subcontractors, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
- Created solicitation packages and conducted thorough research for each bid.
- Provided ongoing support to project managers regarding contractual matters throughout the lifecycle of each assignment.
- Oversaw contracts for over multiple different departments using both manual and automated strategies.
Senior Purchasing/Expediting Specialist
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
- Prepare and administer procurements with involvement in requisition development and review through purchase order closeout
- Participate with the project team in defining and developing the scope of Procurement work, and in preparing and coordinating Procurement plans, procedures, schedules, estimates, forecasts and budgets
- Review commitment approvals and execution/signature authorities and ensure commitments are made in accordance with Corporate and Procurement policies and procedures
- Award and administer purchase orders and subcontracts (fixed price, time and material, and cost reimbursement) to include vendor performance monitoring, interaction and discussions with Engineering and Technical Points of Contact
- Prepare correspondence and reporting for management review
- Evaluate production schedules and progress reports from suppliers to determine if their programs and work progress meet jobsite requirements
- Obtain copies of supplier's orders for material, perform sub-supplier expediting, and work closely with supplier quality representatives to ensure awareness of materials subject to quality performance and their locations of construction
- Participate in pre and post-award meetings to review and discuss schedules and potential problem areas that may impact required shipment dates
- Interpret schedules to ensure they are realistic, that required activities occur on time, and that interface between activities is maintained
- Expedite engineering for the timely review, approval and return of engineering data submitted by suppliers
- Contact suppliers to obtain timely submission of engineering data and to follow-up on material acquisition, production progress and shipment
- WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
Material Specialist
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
- Conducted material receipt activities to ensure delivered materials comply with purchase order requirements
- Conducted and reviewed the accomplishment of physical inventories in a timely basis to ensure valid records are continuously maintained
- Assisted with the disposition of surplus project materials as approved by project management and directed by Field Procurement Management
- Participated in the project materials protection program in conjunction with other responsible groups within the project organization
- Resolved receiving issues with assigned Engineering, Expediting and Purchasing personnel to ensure timely material receipts
- WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
Inventory Specialist II
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Pueblo Chemical Depot
- Wrote material requisitions for purchase
- Worked with tool rooms and warehouse involved in inspecting, receiving, stocking, inventories, issuing and shipping materials, tools, supplies, equipment and parts
- Responsible for providing customer reports as part of contract requirements
- Provided support to the project by acquiring materials, tools, and parts needed
- Requested orders and checked shipment status
- Coordinated disposal of surplus tools in accordance with company policy and procedures
- Maintained records of goods ordered and received
- Working knowledge of purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures
- Completed annual physical inventories on a timely basis to ensure valid records are continuously maintained
- Completed Shipping notices
- BPS (Bechtel Procurement System) database knowledge and experience
- Pueblo Chemical Depot
Warehouse Foreman
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
- Assisted in the management of a multi-million-dollar tool program
- Supervised 5 workers, who in turn supported 1,900 craft union workers on the construction site
- Managed tool rooms and the warehouse involved in inspecting, receiving, stocking, inventories, issuing and shipping materials, tools, supplies, equipment and parts in multiple tool rooms
- Interfaced with Management and Superintendents weekly, regarding all company safety policies and procedures in regard to tools
- Updated Management and Superintendents weekly regarding the inventory process they are involved in
- Responsible for a year end deliverable of multiple inventory categories for DOE (Department of Energy)
- Acquired materials and parts needed
- Placed orders and checking shipment
- Coordinated activities of personnel engaged in buying and storing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies
- Participated in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
- Reviewed, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing high dollar amount tools
- Coordinated in the disposal of surplus project materials as approved by project management and directed by Field Procurement management
- Maintained records of goods ordered and received
- Directed assigned personnel to ensure that issues are properly controlled and documented in accordance with project procedures
- Ensured the accomplishment of physical inventories on a timely basis to ensure valid records are continuously maintained
- Maintained custody of all project materials
- WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
Warehouse Manager
Jackson Dean Construction
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Promoted and maintain positive relations with all contacts, customers and potential customers
- Complied with all department and company policies and procedures
- Contributed to the fulfillment of department and company objectives and goals
- Performed as a team member in allocating and coordinating the work flow
- Trained new employees and answer co-worker questions
- Handled highly confidential customer information
- Made concentrated effort to solve customer problems
- Directed shift with safety and efficiency as priorities
- Always researched to improve all warehouse operations according to company objectives
Laborer
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
- Assessing job priorities and report to appropriate job locations
- Ensured employees have tools and equipment needed for the job in order to ensure a good output
- Oversaw the work and making sure it runs smoothly and as per the scheduled plan
- Ensured sure safety precautions are followed including updating safety kits in case of any emergencies during the work
- Communicated with the supervisor frequently to ensure work is not compromised
- Assisted in training new employees and helping them as they learn new tasks
- Communicated with co-workers in an effort to avoid repetitive mistakes
- Ensured sure company rules are followed by self
- Attended the weekly job site safety meeting
- Cooperated with management or subordinates to resolve problems, complaints, or grievances
- Recommended or implemented measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
- Requisitioned materials, supplies, equipment parts or repair services
- Demonstrated equipment operations or work procedures to new employees
- WTP Hanford Nuclear Project
Education
Bachelor's - applied science in Project Management
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA01.2020
Associate in Applied Science - Project Management
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA01.2017
Skills
- MS office suite - Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Primavera
- FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations)
- Material Management
- Logistics
- BPS (Bechtel Procurement System)
- Cross Functional Team Building
- Project Planning
- Procurement, Expediting and Subcontracts
- Legal Compliance
- Procurement Strategies
- Supplier Relationship Management
Timeline
Senior Contracts Specialist
Battelle Memorial Institute
03.2022 - Current
Subcontract Administrator
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2019 - 03.2022
Senior Purchasing/Expediting Specialist
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
Material Specialist
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Inventory Specialist II
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Warehouse Foreman
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2013
Warehouse Manager
Jackson Dean Construction
01.2006 - 01.2007
Laborer
Bechtel National Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor's - applied science in Project Management
Columbia Basin College
Associate in Applied Science - Project Management
Columbia Basin College
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