What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Contracts Manager x's 3 (Denver, Phoenix, Orlando) position at Vaco by Highspring?
Our client that is a well-established commercial general contractor is hiring for a Commercial Contracts Manager. You'll be the district's lead on contracts, commercial risk and insurance, partnering with their operations and finance teams. Role is for someone who lives in contracts: reading, interpreting, negotiating and administering them every day. IDEALLY a consturction background, but client will consider contract administrators, paralegals, attorneys, municipal or utility contract professionals, and insurance or risk professionals.
Location: Orlando, FL (32801)
Schedule: Fully onsite
Compensation: $110,000 - $125,000 base an annual discretionary bonus
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision; a 401(k) with company match; paid parental leave; and professional development and training programs
Qualifications:
Required
- 5 years of hands-on experience in contract administration, commercial management or project accounting (any industry)
- Contract negotiation expertise: you've led negotiations directly with vendors, clients or partners, not only reviewed or analyzed contracts
- Experience supporting bid and RFP processes
Preferred
- CPA, JD or equivalent
- Commercial construction experience
- Knowledge of risk allocation, insurance, bonding and contract securities
- A degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field
Day to Day:
- Read, review and interpret contracts with owners, trade partners and vendors, spotting risk in clauses like indemnification, insurance, payment terms and change provisions
- Lead contract negotiations as the district's primary point of contact, aligning terms with company policies and preferred positions
- Take part in bid, proposal and RFP reviews to identify risks and opportunities before award
- Lead claims management to limit exposure and maximize recovery
- Conduct financial due diligence on owners and trade partners
- Advise project teams on contract, insurance and risk questions
- Report to leadership on claims, risks and key commercial matters
- Work across teams to resolve issues and improve contract and risk processes
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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000