Contracts and Risk Management Coordinator

Olsson; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Contracts and Risk Management Coordinator to support our contracting and risk management service area across diverse projects. You will review, negotiate, and execute non-standard contracts, ensure timely completion, and mitigate risk through collaboration with leadership and technical staff.

You will analyze contract data in Smartsheet and help align language with firm standards while maintaining high quality documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, communications, or related area preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a related position.
• Skilled in technical writing, editing abilities, and a strong attention to detail.
• Able to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.
• Has solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits good interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products and Smartsheet

Responsibilities

• Plans and executes the review, negotiation, and execution of non-standard contracts for the firm in accordance with leadership and contract signing authority.
• Establishes, communicates, and meets deadlines for timely completion of contract reviews.
• Maintains a high level of quality and/or accuracy in all contracts and risk management information, analysis, and documentation.
• Works closely with technical staff to negotiate and facilitate negotiation with clients to mitigate high risk language in contracts with limited direction.
• Gathers, maintains, and analyzes contract review information in Smartsheet database.
• Assists in limiting the firm’s risk by aligning contract language to firm standards and ensuring compliance with the contract signing authority and other internal policies.
• Assists in developing background research on target projects and potential clients.
• Coordinates the strategy for the contract review process.
• Participates in project specific contracts and risk management strategy meetings.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in business or communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As our firm continues to grow and projects become more complex, we are excited to be growing our Contracts and Risk Management team. The Contracts and Risk Management Coordinator supports the organization’s contracts and risk management service area and technical teams in managing project contracting to limit risk and exposure while positioning the firm to work on a diverse range of projects. Performs routine contracts and risk management assignments according to established guidelines while using knowledge of the organization, processes, and procedures to develop solutions in non-standard situations. May include services related to contract review, initial negotiation, editing for risk, and contract signing authority and compliance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes the review, negotiation, and execution of non-standard contracts forthe firm in accordance with leadership and contract signing authority.
• Establishes, communicates, and meets deadlines for timely completion of contractreviews.
• Maintains a high level of quality and/or accuracy in all contracts and risk managementinformation, analysis, and documentation.
• Works closely with technical staff to negotiate and facilitate negotiation with clients tomitigate high risk language in contracts with limited direction.
• Gathers, maintains, and analyzes contract review information in Smartsheet database.
• Assists in limiting the firm’s risk by aligning contract language to firm standards and ensuring compliance with the contract signing authority and other internal policies.
• Assists in developing background research on target projects and potential clients.
• Coordinates the strategy for the contract review process.
• Participates in project specific contracts and risk management strategy meetings.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Associate degree in business, communications, or a related area preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in a related position.
• Skilled in technical writing, editing abilities, and a strong attention to detail.
• Able to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.
• Has solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits good interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products and Smartsheet

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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.

Colorado Pay Range

$74,000—$98,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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