Contracts Manager

Aquatech; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K plan

Holidays

Job summary

Aquatech, Canonsburg, PA, seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee contract review, negotiation, and administration across customers, developers, suppliers, and partners. The role requires strong drafting, risk mitigation, and coordination with Sales, Projects, Finance, and Procurement.

The ideal candidate has a law or business degree and at least five years in a project environment with exposure to UCC, incoterms, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Law Degree (preferred).
• Five (5) years or more of work experience in a project environment.
• Experience in contract administration in a project environment is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract review and negotiation process with customers/developers/suppliers/partners, reviewing terms and conditions and negotiating contracts/POs under SVP Commercial oversight.
• Review, negotiation, and finalization of NDAs, Confidentiality Agreements, MOUs, Teaming agreements, JV agreements, and other miscellaneous agreements.
• Monitor the contracting process and recommend procedures to improve quality and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Contract administration of awarded contracts, including milestones, change management, liabilities, and close out.
• Prepare and negotiate Subcontracts and suborders when needed; interact with insurance brokers / Sureties as required.
• Coordinate with sales, projects, finance, procurement, external law firms, and other divisions; support SVP Commercial on miscellaneous duties.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Reading contracts

Drafting contract provisions

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

Law Degree

Job description

# Contracts ManagerCanonsburg PA - Canonsburg, PA 15317## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategoryLegal## Description**Summary:**At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Contracts Manager. The hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Contracts Manager will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.The ideal candidate will have to have the ability to work in a team environment and an aptitude for contract management/administration. This candidate will also know key issues such as UCC, Liability issues, Liens, Dispute resolution, incoterms, Risk Mitigation, and knowledge of insurance.**Job Description:*** Manage the contract review and negotiation process with customers/developers/suppliers/partners including but not limited to reviewing terms and conditions and negotiating contracts / POs under the oversight of SVP Commercial.* Review, negotiation, and finalization of NDAs, Confidentiality Agreements, MOUs, Teaming agreements, JV agreements, and other miscellaneous agreements* Monitor the overall contracting process and recommend procedures/processes to improve the quality in line with company guidelines/policy; as necessary ensure ongoing compliance with the terms of the contracts.* Contract administration of awarded contracts, which includes monitoring milestones, change management, back charges, overall liabilities, and contract close out.* Will prepare and negotiate Subcontracts and suborders when needed.* Interacting with insurance brokers / Sureties when required.* Monitoring contract-related activities of subsidiary companies and Subcontract management of large EPC Contracts.* Interactions with sales, projects, finance, procurement, external law firms as well as other business divisions and subsidiaries.* Will provide support to SVP Commercial on other miscellaneous duties or responsibilities as assigned to support the operations of the department.**Skill Requirements:*** Experience in reviewing different types of contracts/agreements / POs is required.* Specific understanding of legal provisions such as indemnity, limits of liabilities, consequential damages waiver, lien, law provisions, dispute process, etc. is preferred.* Knowledge of UCC, incoterms, and various risk mitigation measures is a plus.* Knowledge of insurance.* Experience in EPC / Contracting business/industry is preferred.* Flair to work as a team with Sales, Finance, and Project Management groups.* Ability to read and interpret contract provisions and excellent writing skills including drafting contract provisions and contractual letters.* Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects.* Strong verbal and written skills.* Attention to detail**Benefits:**Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).**Essential Functions:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.**Physical Job Demands:**Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.## Qualifications**Minimum Qualifications / Experience:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or Law Degree (preferred)* Five (5) years or more of work experience or more in a project environment* Experience in contract administration in a project environment is recommended.