Construction Contracts Manager

Risus Talent Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners is seeking a Contract Manager to join our contracts team. You will drive contract management excellence, handling proposal preparation, negotiation, administration, and collaboration with customers to meet contractual obligations.

This role focuses on protecting the company’s interests and optimizing processes. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating terms, managing bids, and supporting insurance and bonding needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Paralegal Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of business experience with construction contracts.
• Advanced contract knowledge and understanding of construction industry practices.
• Experience with building leases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive contract management excellence across a multifaceted contracts team.
• Conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration.
• Collaborate with customers and colleagues to fulfill contracts and manage risk.
• Review bids, RFPs, RFQs and submittals; respond to project notices.
• Lead negotiations and monitor compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Skills

Self-driven

Customer focus

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION-SPECIFIC CONTRACTS EXPERIENCE! Compensation negotiable based on experience.

Reports to: Director, Contracts

Position Summary: We are seeking a Contract Manager to join our dynamic contracts team. In this multifaceted role, you will drive contract management excellence. You will have the skills to conduct proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and work directly with colleagues and customers on a variety of contracts. You will provide for proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies and objectives, legal requirements, and customer expectations. Your expertise will be instrumental in continuing to shape the contracts landscape, fostering collaboration, and optimizing contractual processes to protect the company’s interests and enhance overall efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives implementation of strategic contract opportunities with the most significant impact on the corporation and assessing and reducing risk of exposure
• Approves and implements new and revised contract policy and process
• An understanding of the construction industry
• Managing contracts and services in accordance with company policies
• Drafting, evaluating, negotiating and executing the terms and conditions in various contracts covering sales, lease and large rental projects
• Assisting in the preparation of various contracts
• Working with customers on business matters
• Reviewing RFPs, RFQs, Bids, etc. and preparing submittals for each
• Research and respond to project notices for major projects
• Problem-solving contract-related issues
• Administrate company's bonding program; order bid, payment/performance as required and other special bonds as may be necessary
• Check to make sure customers are credit worthy
• Review changes to company standard forms
• Works with outside legal counsel as needed
• Maintain excellent working relationships with customers
• Assist as necessary with insurance renewals and special insurance certificates
• Provides guidance and leadership to cross-functional business team members
• May occasionally lead complex negotiations
• Understands the business and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes.

Education and Experience Suggested:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Paralegal Certification
• 5+ years of business experience,
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Advanced contract and technical knowledge (preferably 5+ years)
• Experience with building leases preferred
• Excellent presentation, team building, and leadership skills
• A global perspective of the business environment and technology

Required Skills/Competencies/Qualifications:

• Self-driven
• Customer/client focused
• Personal effectiveness/credibility
• Strong written, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and leadership skills
• Highly developed attention to detail with an ability to spot errors and potential risks
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Ethical
• Project Management
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team
• Flexibility
• Ability to deal effectively with confidential information
• Ability to work with varying seniority levels, including staff, managers and external partners
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure and to balance competing demands
• Ability to work productively and independently

Physical/Mental Demands:

Position requires a high degree of concentration to manage frequent interruptions while meeting strict deadlines. This position is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and scanners.