Contracts and Risk Management Senior Coordinator

Olsson; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Career development paths

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Benefits package

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Contracts and Risk Management Senior Coordinator to lead contract reviews and risk mitigation across diverse projects. You will work with technical teams and leadership to negotiate non-standard agreements and ensure compliance.

The role requires a minimum six years of related experience, strong writing and communication skills, and proficiency with Smartsheet and Microsoft Office. You will supervise junior staff and drive best practices in contract management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, communications, or related area preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum six years’ experience in a related position.
• Experienced in contract management tracking systems.
• Proficient in contracts and risk management activities.
• Understands engineering and design terms.
• Superior technical writing and editing abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and execute non-standard contracts per policies.
• Set deadlines for contract reviews and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain high quality and accuracy of contracts and risk data.
• Negotiate with clients to mitigate high-risk language.
• Analyze contract review information in Smartsheet.
• Lead project-specific contracts and risk management strategy meetings.
• Provide solutions to day-to-day contracts and risk management needs.
• Apply best practices to improve contract reviews.
• Supervise junior staff as needed.

Skills

Contract management

Risk management

Technical writing

Communication

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Engineering terms

Education

Associate degree preferred in business, communications, or related area

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

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 group. The Contracts and Risk Management Senior Coordinator implements plans and procedures to achieve the team’s contracts and riskmanagement objectives to manage project contracting to limit risk and exposure while positioning the firm to work on a diverse range of projects. They will also advise technical teams and leadership on daily contracts and risk management matters and provides solutions for complex matters. May have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and executes the review, negotiation, and execution of non-standard contracts for the firm in accordance with leadership and contract signing authority and other internal policies.
• 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.
• Leads project-specific contracts and risk management strategy meetings.
• Independently provides solutions to the firm’s day-to-day contracts and risk management needs and resolves complex matters through knowledge and experience with the organization and best practice procedures.
• Applies contracts and risk management best practices to improve the effectiveness of contract reviews.
• May supervise and guide the work of less experienced staff.Utilizes effective research methods to track trends and ensure industry compliance.

Leads contract reviews to ensure quality and compliance standards are being met.

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. In lieu of anassociate degree, equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum six years’ experience in a related position.
• Experienced in contract management tracking systems and concepts.
• Proficient in contracts and risk management-related activities and seeks guidance from speciality areas for complex matters.
• Understands engineering and design terms
• Superior technical writing, editing abilities, communication skills, and 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

$96,000—$127,000 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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