Senior Contracts Specialist

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 25,000 units under management. Fairstead’s commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Fairstead’s primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel “Right at Home.” We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator.

Fairstead’s Core Values: Innovation, Determination, Integrity, Humility, Empathy and Partnerships

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Contracts Specialist with extensive experience in real estate and construction contracts, coupled with a strong background in insurance and procedure development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing policies and procedures, along with proficiency in utilizing technology resources such as ClickUp to streamline contract management processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a pivotal role in managing diverse contractual agreements within the real estate and construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end contracting process for a variety of real estate and construction related contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, while leveraging technology resources such as ClickUp to optimize efficiency and transparency.
• Understand and ensure consistency of contract terms with risk management and business objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive contract management policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring alignment with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives, providing strategic guidance on contract terms and risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of contract management processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration to support successful contract negotiation and execution.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to real estate and construction contracts, insurance, and contract management, integrating relevant insights into policy development and implementation.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in contract management, with a focus on real estate and construction contracts.
• Significant experience in policy development and implementation.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing policies, procedures, and best practices related to contract management, with a strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying and addressing contractual risks and opportunities effectively.
• Proficiency in contract management software and technology resources (e.g., ClickUp, DocuSign, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Positive, proactive, and no-task-too-small-or-big mentality.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment. Demonstrated experience working within aggressive timeframes.
• Skilled at team work as well as the ability to produce individual work product.
  
  

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $140,000 USD

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.

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