What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at ARORA ENGINEERS?
Overall Responsibility: Review and negotiate contractual documents, including Contracts and Subcontracts, Joint Venture Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Staffing Agreements, Sample Contract Templates associated with project pursuits and occasionally Office and Vehicle Lease Agreements, as well as Purchase/Task/Work Orders. Prepare Subconsultant and Subcontract Agreements.
Essential Functions:
- Assist Contracts Manager with reviewing contractual documents to assess and mitigate risk to Arora.
- Check Contractual documents for grammatical and mathematical accuracy prior to having them executed.
- Ensure Arora’s ability to comply with contractual provisions prior to their execution.
- File electronic copies of all contractual documents in accordance with naming conventions and procedures established by the Contracts Manager.
Secondary Functions:
- Prepare Task/Work Orders for Subconsultants/Subcontractors.
- Draft Project Information Sheets (PIF’s).
- Obtain Certificates of Insurance.
- Other related duties as assigned by Contracts Manager.
Qualifications:
Needed Skills:
- Must have experience negotiating contractual provisions.
- Must be able to follow direction.
- Must be a self-starter.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must have strong negotiation skills.
- Must be able to prioritize tasks and be flexible to changing priorities.
- Must have excellent organizational skills.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must have good follow up skills.
- Must be willing and able to work extra hours as workload may demand.
- Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, subconsultants and vendors.
- Experience in Contracts Administration desired. A/E industry experience a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; especially WORD and EXCEL.
Education/Experience Minimum: Paralegal Certificate and work experience desirable. Minimum 3 years’ experience in Contracts Administration, A/E industry preferred.
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