Contracts and Claims Administrator

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Summary

Contracts & Claims Admin is responsible for managing contracts and claims within an organization. They ensure that contracts are drafted, reviewed, and executed properly, and that all parties involved comply with the terms and conditions. They also handle claims and disputes, investigating the circumstances, gathering evidence, and negotiating settlements. Contracts & Claims Admin may work closely with legal teams, project managers, and external stakeholders to ensure smooth contract management and resolution of claims. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of contract law are essential for this role.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assists the Senior Director, Contracts and Claims with the negotiation of complex contracts required to implement capital projects.
• Drafting of agreements with commuter and freight railroads required for major capital investment projects and NJ TRANSIT’s capital program.
• Evaluates and ensures compliance with State and Federal requirements affecting CP&P.
• Analyzes and comments on the implementation of State and Federal statutory proposals and requirements.
• Reviews and facilitates CP&P’s positions on real estate transactions for use of NJ TRANSIT rail properties by railroads and other third parties.
• Draft and negotiate power sharing and power transfer agreements with public utilities, railroads and third parties.
• Reviews contracts including indemnification and insurance issues between third parties, including other railroads, public utilities, municipalities and other transportation agencies.
• Drafts agreements with third party entities such as utilities, public entities and other public agencies/authorities as required carrying out the work of CP&P projects.
• Monitors the collaboration with the Risk Management, Procurement, Real Estate, Environmental and legal liaisons within and outside NJ TRANSIT on behalf of CP&P to implement capital projects.
• Assists with the negotiation of Rights-of-Way (ROW) and railroad acquisitions and potential condemnation of property.
• Assists in the formulation of the standard RFP provisions for design and construction contracts including the scope and technical approaches necessary for the design, construction and ROW acquisition for CP&P projects.
• Prepares materials for training sessions for NJ TRANSIT staff on contracts, environmental matters, real estate and title issues, indemnification, etc.
  
  

Education, Experience And Qualifications / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Baccalaureate Degree in Liberal Arts, Business Administration or related area or equivalent and three (3) years of applied experience in the drafting and negotiation of public construction and railroad agreements.
• The ability to analyze and interpret complex contracts, statutes and regulations, including environmental and utility regulations, is desired. Strong verbal and written communication are required.
• Juris Doctor strongly preferred and may be substituted for three (3) years of applied experience.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Three (3) years of applied experience in the drafting and negotiation of public construction and railroad agreements.
• The ability to analyze and interpret complex contracts, statutes and regulations, including environmental and utility regulations, is desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication is required.
  
  

At NJ TRANSIT you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package:

• Comprehensive Family Health Insurance – Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits Plan
• Retirement Plans
• 401(a) - Retirement plan with a 6% employer contribution
• 401(k) - Retirement saving plan with up to an 3% company match
• 457(b) - Deferred Savings Plan
  

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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