What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager (Heavy Civil Construction) position at Skanska USA?
Job Overview:
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Contracts Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.
Skanska's values —Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life—are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
The position of Contracts Manager is to independently manage contract functions in support of organizational goals for regional offices. This position is responsible for reviewing and ensuring that the processing of all contracts is done in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. This position requires an understanding of contracts and the ability to negotiate changes and amendments in contract terms and conditions. This position is an active participant as the primary point of contact for the Contracts group and projects, and includes the ability to resolve issues and problems between and with projects and vendors as they pertain to contractual issues. Possessing strong analytical and comprehension skills, being organized and paying strong attention to detail is a must. This position reports to and receives direction from the Procurement Director while coordinating with project management.
Project Manager Required Qualifications:
Bachelor degree and 5+ year’s business experience
Broad understanding of Construction Industry
Demonstrates strong & effective negotiating skills
Excellent customer service and ability to interact effectively with all levels within the company and outside resource vendors. Excellent interpersonal skills
Responsive, detail oriented and organized individual
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient with technology platforms, including Adobe, SharePoint and MS Office
Ability to work independently on projects as well as part of a project team
Our Investment in you:
We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there’s a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we’re committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
We’re committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
Compensation and financial well-being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Salary : $93,000 - $140,000