Hybrid Contracts Manager, Real Estate & Lodging

RLJ Lodging Trust; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, Roth)

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Transportation Benefits

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Discounted Health Club Membership

Franchisor Hotel Discounts

Job summary

RLJ Lodging Trust in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Manager of Contracts Administration to oversee the life cycle of contracts for the Design and Construction department and other stakeholders. The role emphasizes contract management, compliance, process improvement, and data integrity across systems.

Responsibilities include contract review, negotiation, change orders, and invoicing; serve as a system super user for Trimble, Yardi Voyager, and e-Builder; and lead training with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of real estate industry experience preferred.
• 4+ years of lodging industry experience a plus.
• 3+ years of contract administration experience in a real estate, construction or procurement environment a must.
• REIT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the contract administration for all capital projects including preparation oversite, contract review and negotiation, and contract execution with collaboration with D&C team members and RLJ representatives.
• Identify contractual risk and recommend solutions to mitigate company exposure.
• Ensure contract compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
• Coordinate contract review with internal legal counsel and outside counsel as needed.
• Oversee the review and processing of contract change orders and invoices with collaboration of internal and external parties.
• Review invoices in accordance with procedures and the approval policy.
• Be a Trimble and Yardi system "Super User," which includes inputting data, troubleshooting, and maintaining data integrity.
• Continuously improve contract management process and internal procedures for efficiency.
• Assist with enterprise capital expenditure budget monitoring with contract and change order execution.
• Lead in process training of internal and external stakeholders to include 3rd party project managers and property management entities in relation to renovation and maintenance capital expenditure processes.

Skills

Contract management

Analytical abilities

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting/financial modeling

Self-motivation

Decision making

Microsoft Office

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

e-Builder

Yardi Voyager

Job description

RLJ Lodging Trust in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Manager of Contracts Administration to oversee the life cycle of contracts for the Design and Construction department and other stakeholders. The role emphasizes contract management, compliance, process improvement, and data integrity across systems.

Responsibilities include contract review, negotiation, change orders, and invoicing; serve as a system super user for Trimble, Yardi Voyager, and e-Builder; and lead training with internal and external