Contracts Management Professional

Gilbane; Pembroke Pines (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contracts Management Professional to provide essential contract administration support. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse projects while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. You will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts, advising teams on compliance, and managing contract training. With a commitment to employee development through extensive training programs, this position not only emphasizes professional growth but also supports a culture of integrity and teamwork. If you thrive in dynamic settings and are passionate about contract management, this role is tailored for you.

Benefits

Competitive health and welfare benefits

Generous profit-sharing/401k plan

Extensive training opportunities

Gilbane University programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of paralegal experience or 8 years of Contract Manager experience.
• Strong understanding of legal issues related to contract management.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts for compliance with policies and legal standards.
• Assist project teams in preparing contract abstracts and managing deadlines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative problem solver

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract Lifecycle Management software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Contracts Management Professional to provide day-to-day contract administration and support to one Division. This role will sit primarily in the office.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contracts, including prime contracts, nondisclosure agreements, subcontract agreements, consulting agreements, and similar documents for compliance with company policies and legal standards.
• Advises internal operations teams and/or assigned attorney regarding terms and conditions that do not align with company policies and legal standards; negotiates, where appropriate, with internal or external stakeholders.
• Assists project team in preparing contract abstracts.
• Reviews pertinent contractual documents for notice requirements and deadlines; drafts required correspondence and legal documents for review and approval by attorneys.
• Prepares template notices and participates in project kick-off meetings to highlight compliance with contractual obligations; monitors and advises on contractual deadlines timely.
• Collects documents, data and the like responsive to subpoenas and other discovery requests.
• Investigates, reviews and responds to requests by third parties (e.g., government agencies, insurance carriers, etc.).
• Manages and utilizes contract management systems and assist Business Units with proper document controls.
• Assists in contract training and claims management for Business Units.
• Supports and promotes positive and inclusive work environments.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced team members.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience or 8 years of Contract Manager experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong communication skills.
• Communicate effectively and clearly with clients, project teams, and support organizations.
• Understand organizational and managerial structure related to operations management and projects.
• Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting construction contracts and related documents.
• Collaborative problem solver.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex legal issues and concepts and ability to explain such concepts to all levels of the enterprise.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office software and Contract Lifecycle Management software and similar products.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Richmond, VA, Raleigh, NC, Orlando, FL, Sarasota, FL and Tampa, FL this ranges from $90,000.00 -$120,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program. For Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA and Boca Raton, FL this ranges from $95,000.00 -$125,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.