Contracts Associate

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) a dynamic medium size environmental consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, is seeking a full-time Contracts Associate in our Cheyenne, WY, Laramie, WY, or Fort Collins, CO office.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in applied ecological studies, the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data, and impact assessment and permitting. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped our work through our core values and key principles that our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

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Key Details:

• Salary: The minimum base salary for this position is $52,000 and the maximum is $55,000, plus additional annual profit-sharing bonus potential. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.
• Location: This is a full-time office position, five days a week in Cheyenne, WY, Laramie, WY, or Fort Collins, CO, office.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have experience in high-level legal and contracts functions and will support the Contracts Manager in various capacities.  Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proofreading various legal documents to ensure accuracy and conformity to company policies and legal regulations.
• Recommend negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Prepare, interpret and verify contracts and associated paperwork to be signed.
• Monitor existing contracts to ensure timely renewals.
• Post key contractual language to ensure easy access for all WEST employees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of various contracts management processes.
• Provide administrative support to the Contracts Manager, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
• Provide training to staff.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to facilitate contract execution.
• Maintain and organize contract files and documentation.
• Manage the full subcontractor lifecycle, including:
  • Incorporating client-required flow-down provisions into agreements
  • Ensuring all contracts are fully executed in a timely manner
  • Verifying that subcontractor insurance coverage meets client requirements
  • Coordinating with the Health & Safety team to confirm all required H&S documentation is completed by the subcontractor and approved prior to work commencement
  • Generating and issuing purchase orders in accordance with project requirements

This is a general description of the functions of this position and is not inclusive of all duties which may be associated with this position.

Requirements:

The Contracts Associate we are seeking has a great opportunity to help WEST take the next step in our growth as a premier environmental consulting firm.  Successful candidate must be a self-starter who possesses:

• Minimum of an associate degree or,
  • A minimum of two years' experience in professional procurement and/or contracting.
• Problem solving/analysis.
• Communication proficiency.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling information and documentation.
• Ability to be detail oriented in all transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company.  A valid driver’s license will be required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  Further, WEST is committed to affirmative action ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement and other terms and privileges associated with employment.