Construction Contracts Specialist at Cumming – Austin, Texas
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About This Position
Location: Austin, TX
Req Id: JR102370
Time Type: Full time
Description:
At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
The primary focus of the Contract Specialist will be on the management of the domestic and international sub-consulting program, this position will also conduct contract reviews and perform related contract administration tasks. The Construction Contract Specialist should have experience with contract administration, contract reviews- legal and commercial, contract negotiation, insurance coverages, and various contract types and forms.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Report to Director, Contract Administration.
- Manage the subconsultant purchase order system.
- Maintain strong understanding of contracting process and contract issues, including terms and conditions and applicable laws and regulations.
- Work with in- house counsel and other Department members in support of legal and contract management.
- Analyze and negotiate contract requirements and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, and company objectives.
- Conduct timely reviews of all contracts, change orders and modifications.
- Ensure that all contract changes (e.g., extensions) are recorded and communicated with the appropriate staff.
- Establish and maintain contract tracking processes and policies.
- Evaluate and support the client bidding and proposal process taking into account contractual, compliance, business, and financial considerations.
- Assist in drafting and negotiating consultant contracts in coordination with other Department members.
- Demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
- Foster positive working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, peers, and senior management.
- Be highly motivated and organized; customer-focused; and have ability to handle a fluctuating workload and multiple priorities.
- Collaborate closely with the Accounts Receivable team and provide billing support as needed.
- Perform other contract administration duties that are reasonably associated with the essential functions as identified herein or as required by the Department.
- Prepare contracts, amendments, addenda, terminations, and close out documents, while diligently maintaining contract and project records.
- Manage contractor and lower tier subconsultants vetting, procurement, contracts, and compliance.
- Assist in other areas of Department responsibilities, as needed.
- Assist with the implementation and continuing development of the Company’s risk management program.
- Educate Team members regarding nature of risks and assist with negotiation of contracts and agreements with clients and subconsultants.
- Review, draft and update various standard Company templates.
- Coordinate with insurers regarding appropriate insurance coverages and Company’s compliance therewith.
- Provide robust support for client management, vendor relationships, and client account registrations as needed.
- Create projects within the accounts receivable database.
- Exhibit proficiency in navigating and efficiently working across multiple software platforms and networks including: Microsoft ®, Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), Smartsheets, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Vantagepoint ERP, Cosential, SharePoint, Coupa Supplier Portal, Ariba, Oracle, and NexGen.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Attendance at work during normal business hours.
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Construction Contracts experience
- Exhibit strong written and verbal skills.
- Be a self-starter and self-motivated.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible.
- Be accurate and organized.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication and team skills.
- Receive work direction and work independently with a willingness to quickly learn and apply new skills and abilities.
- Must be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.
- Be creative and resourceful in completing tasks accurately within a compressed timeframe.
- Perform other related contract duties assigned by manager.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Education: Possess a bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent field experience. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience: Have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in construction contract administration and management in a corporate environment.
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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.
The salary range for this full-time role is $65,400.00-$87,200.01 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
About_Us:
At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.
Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 1,950 team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.
Learn more about what a great organization we are at https://www.linkedin.com/company/cumming-group/about/
Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.
All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.