BEST PEOPLE + RIGHT CULTURE. THESE ARE THE DRIVING
Je Dunn
Location: Kansas cityKansas city mo us
Time: 2 months ago
Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.
By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.
Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.
Role Summary
The Contracts Specialist will help prepare, review, and standardize routine contracts and related documents and help plan and implement policies and procedures related to contract administration. This position will be responsible for preparing, reviewing and administering subcontracts and other downstream agreements. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.
- Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
- Career Path: Senior Contracts Specialist.
Key Role Responsibilities - Core
CONTRACT SPECIALIST FAMILY - CORE
- Prepares, reviews and standardizes routine contracts and related documents for review and approval by counsel.
- Reviews and administers downstream contracts and insurance.
- Coordinates with Project Coordinators, Project Managers and others to confirm and monitor subcontractor and supplier compliance.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to contract administration.
- Assists counsel in resolution of subcontractor and supplier compliance issues, including insurance compliance issues.
- Assists in the development of project-specific subcontract templates and other project specific legal forms for review and approval by counsel.
- Maintains and administers term sheets for select subcontractors and suppliers as needed.
- Assists with contract-related training as assigned.
- Manages and updates legal database of transactions and claims, including opening and closing files, filing documents, and updating status and related information in accordance with best practice standards.
- Assists counsel with discovery and document collection efforts as needed.
Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
- Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects - Intermediate
- Organizational skills – Intermediate
- Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
- Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
- Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
- Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement
- Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically in all matters
- Ability to perform legal research
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Preferred)
- In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
Experience
- 2+ years contract management experience (Required)
- Construction industry experience (Preferred)
Working Environment
Benefits Information
The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.
JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
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