Contracts Manager - MWH

Description

• This position will support the Legal and Risk Team with preparation, negotiation, and execution of a variety of commercial contracts across MWHC’s lines of business, and in conformance with MWHC’s policies and practices.
• Provide pre-claim and claim support and resources to legal and project teams to prepare and negotiate claims as required.
• Negotiate changes to contract terms and conditions to reduce risk exposure.
• Assist in developing contract risk summaries.
• Coordinate with the Legal and Risk Team and advise the Project Management Team on contractual risk and provide recommendations to mitigate those risks.
• Support Legal and Risk Team with subcontractor, vendor and supplier negotiations.
• Participate in risk reviews and functional management team reviews.
• Support MWHC’s Procurement Team with questions pertaining to insurance and bond requirements, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, etc.

Requirements

• Experience working for a national commercial construction company or closely related industry preferred.
• Ability to manage time sensitive matters, multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Proven experience negotiating and creating contracts.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines to meet deadlines and to shift work activities to meet immediate response needs.
• Minimum 5 years' contract management and procurement experience on construction projects, including water infrastructure projects.
• Experience in execution of construction contracts, compliance with terms, including insurance compliance.
• Possess excellent writing/grammar/spelling skills.
• Four-year degree in legal studies, business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in-house for a professional services company, preferably in engineering or construction.
• Possess knowledge of subcontracting, supplier agreements, insurance and bond requirements, term resolution negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, as well as suppling prime contracting support.
• Proactive and work well independently.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint, as well as an aptitude for learning new database software. Advanced MS Word skills are a must.
• Posses knowledge of alternative delivery methods, including CMAR, DB, CMS and Hard Bid project delivery methods. Familiar with applicable terms and requirements of construction and related agreements.

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance