Contracts Manager

Satellite Shelters Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Shelters Inc. is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join their team in Plymouth, MN. The successful candidate will handle proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and administration. You will manage various contracts, maintain relationships with customers, and ensure compliance with policies. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant business experience are required, ideally within the construction industry. The role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills along with mastery of MS Office Suite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business experience, preferably in construction.
• Advanced contract and technical knowledge (preferably 5+ years).
• Excellent presentation and team-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive contract management excellence and fulfill contracts as per policies.
• Manage contracts in accordance with company policies.
• Lead complex negotiations with customers.

Skills

Customer/client focused

Strong written communication

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Satellite Shelters, Inc., a leader in the mobile office and storage solution industry, is looking for an experienced, dedicated, customer-focused contracts manager to join our team in Plymouth, MN.

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 proper contract fulfillment in accordance with company policies and objectives, legal requirements, and customer expectations. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping 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
• Maintaining contractual documents
• 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.

No formal supervisory role at the present time.

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

• Demonstrated conduct that is aligned with our Core Values
• 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.