Corporate Contracts Manager

GPD is currently seeking a Contracts Manager for our Akron, OH office location to support the continued growth of our corporate legal term that services GPD clients in the Federal/Public space, Retail/Commercial, Power/Energy and Telecom. This role is critical to ensuring our operational leaders are supported, agreements are structured effectively, compliant with regulations, and fully aligned with business objectives.

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For over 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 900 professionals working in 14 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Law or related field.
• 5-8 Years of Experience within a corporate legal environment servicing the full contract lifecycle and identifying and/or mitigating contractual risk for the company.
• Legal Proficiency in the Federal space: previous experience as a corporate legal professional servicing federal/government contracts not required, but a plus.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and familiar with contracts concerning engineering and architecture clients.
• Collaborative Team Player: Ability to thrive in a team environment, collaborating with professionals across offices and disciplines throughout all project phases.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior and executive leadership, supported by strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across internal departments, align stakeholders, and drive toward shared goals.
• Organizational and Communication Excellence: Must be organized and possess strong communication skills and professional writing skills, and the ability to multitask across multiple projects and priorities.
  
  

Responsibilities Will Include

• Drafts, reviews and prepare complex contract requirements and documents as well as applicable state and federal laws.
• Possesses one or more areas of specialized knowledge with respect to contract types (e.g. Design, construction and professional services, cooperative agreements, and inter-agencies agreements etc.).
• Negotiates and interprets contract terms and modifications, which require communication with various levels of agency upper management/and or project team. Includes follow-up on pending documentation to the file to ensure timely completion of contracts.
• Maintains communication with stakeholders, internal clients, administration and executive staff concerning contract negotiations, process and status; includes follow-up on pending documentation to the file to ensure timely completion of contracts.
• Lead government contract activities, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements and internal policies. FAR/DFARS knowledge is not required, but a plus.
  
  

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…
  
  

At GPD Group, we believe in the value of every individual. GPD Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we assure you that all applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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