Job Description

As our firm continues to grow and projects become more complex, we are excited to be growing our Contracts and Risk Management group. The Contracts and Risk Management Senior Coordinator implements plans and procedures to achieve the team’s contracts and risk management objectives to manage project contracting to limit risk and exposure while positioning the firm to work on a diverse range of projects. They will also advise technical teams and leadership on daily contracts and risk management matters and provides solutions for complex matters. May have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes the review, negotiation, and execution of non-standard contracts for the firm in accordance with leadership and contract signing authority and other internal policies.
• Establishes, communicates, and meets deadlines for timely completion of contract reviews.
• Maintains a high level of quality and/or accuracy in all contracts and risk management information, analysis, and documentation.
• Works closely with technical staff to negotiate and facilitate negotiation with clients to mitigate high risk language in contracts with limited direction.
• Gathers, maintains, and analyzes contract review information in Smartsheet database.
• Leads project-specific contracts and risk management strategy meetings.
• Independently provides solutions to the firm’s day-to-day contracts and risk management needs and resolves complex matters through knowledge and experience with the organization and best practice procedures.
• Applies contracts and risk management best practices to improve the effectiveness of contract reviews.
• May supervise and guide the work of less experienced staff.Utilizes effective research methods to track trends and ensure industry compliance.
• Leads contract reviews to ensure quality and compliance standards are being met.

• Associate degree in business, communications, or a related area preferred. In lieu of an associate degree, equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum six years’ experience in a related position.
• Experienced in contract management tracking systems and concepts.
• Proficient in contracts and risk management-related activities and seeks guidance from speciality areas for complex matters.
• Understands engineering and design terms
• Superior technical writing, editing abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.
• Has solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits good interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products and Smartsheet.

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