Contracts Administrator

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!

We are currently looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our team. This position will be based on a site in New Haven and Storrs, CT. This is a great opportunity to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Review and process contract documents including contracts, purchase orders and change orders.
• Review contract documents and Change Orders. Produce contracts that limit client exposure to financial risk and external claims. Ensure the enforceability of contract provisions. Ensure that contracts are executed by client signatory with proper authority.
• Determine appropriate contract type and other conditions of the contract to protect the client from unnecessary liability or exposure to risk. Ensuring that contracts are in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances, and client policies.
• Accurately reflect in the contract the unique set of requirements and circumstances for each project as provided by the Project Managers. Review and ensure insurance documentation for construction and consultant contracts for compliance with contractual terms.
• Identify and resolve possible conflicts between the contract request and standard contracts, terms and conditions, regulations, or written client policies and procedures or other documents.
• Administer internal procedures related to vendor selection, bidding and contracting that are consistent with client wide policies.
• Preparation of procurement documents such as Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals and Request for Bids.
• Ability to analyze and review Qualifications/Proposals/Bids and provide advice and recommendations to the client.
• Ability to analyze and negotiate contract requirements and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with client’s requirements, corporate policies, appropriate laws and regulations.
• Timely review of all contracts, change orders, modifications and amendments.
• Ensure that all contract changes are recorded and communicated with the appropriate staff.
• Implement and maintain contract tracking processes and policies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 5year of experience as a Contracts Administrator within the AEC industry.
• Experience drafting RFQ/RFPs; and onboarding design firms, general contractors, construction managers and other third-party vendors.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing Contracts for design and construction.
• Knowledgeable of standard contract terms and conditions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrate a reliable, responsive and positive work ethic with the highest degree of integrity.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.
• Must be a fast learner and logical thinker.
• Must be focused on quality and accuracy.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to accurately track and report status when managing concurrently running projects.
  
  

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 $65,800.00-$83,333.34 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