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Contracts Administrator


Emerson
3 days ago
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If you are a Contracts Administrator professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity to join our Power & Water Solutions team in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

In this role, you will support complex projects across the power generation and water treatment sectors by serving as a trusted partner for all commercial and contractual matters. You will work closely with project teams and customers to ensure contractual compliance, manage risk, and contribute to successful project execution while supporting Emerson's commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Power & Water Solutions is an industry leading controls automation company that provides applications in the renewable (solar, hydro, wind), fossil (natural gas and coal) power generation, and water treatment plant sectors.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial and contractual matters on assigned projects, building strong and effective customer relationships
  • Maintain a working understanding of the period‑to‑period asset management process applicable to the business
  • Ensure customer purchase order requirements are met to minimize financial risk, avoid penalties, and support customer satisfaction
  • Identify and support opportunities to improve project margin through scope change activity across the project lifecycle
  • Partner with project managers to support accurate financial forecasting and sales projections
  • Support efforts to reduce receivables through proactive identification of issues and resolution planning
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure Emerson's contractual commitments are met in alignment with internal processes
  • Monitor commercial and contractual activities and communicate potential impacts to project schedules or billings
  • Provide clear commercial interpretation of contractual terms and conditions when requested


Who You Are:

You build and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal partners by earning trust and demonstrating reliability. You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, adapting your message to ensure understanding and alignment across diverse audiences. You collaborate openly, value different perspectives, and contribute to shared goals by supporting others and working through challenges constructively. You approach work with a results‑focused mindset, balancing attention to detail with an understanding of broader business objectives.

For This Role, You Will Need:
  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
  • 3+ years of experience supporting business, finance, accounting, project management, engineering, or contract administration activities
  • Working knowledge of contract principles and the ability to interpret commercial terms
  • Understanding of project and financial management concepts
  • Ability to negotiate with customers while maintaining strong, respectful relationships
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship


Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • BS degree in engineering, finance, accounting, legal, or business disciplines
  • Previous contract law experience
  • Familiarity with Ovation or other Emerson legacy systems or project environments


Our Culture and Commitment To You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

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ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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JOB SUMMARY
Contracts Administrator
Emerson
Pittsburgh
3 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Contracts Administrator