Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance preferred
5+ years of contracts management experience
Strong understanding of the Construction Industry and Contracts
Legal background is advantageous
Proficient in Adobe, SharePoint, and MS Office
Ability to interpret contractual terms with legal implications
Skilled in problem identification and resolution
Responsibilities
Manage contract functions to support regional office goals
Review and ensure timely processing of all contracts
Negotiate changes and amendments in contract terms
Act as the primary point of contact for the Contracts group
Resolve contractual issues between projects and vendors
Coordinate with the Estimating Department and project management
Maintain strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Personalized support tools for physical, financial, and emotional well-being
Commitment to career development and growth opportunities
Inclusive total rewards focused on whole health
Employee ownership program and competitive bonus structure
Full Job Description
Job Overview
The position of Contracts Manager is to independently manage contract functions in support of organizational goals for regional offices. This position is responsible for reviewing and ensuring that the processing of all contracts is done in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. This position requires an understanding of contracts and the ability to negotiate changes and amendments in contract terms and conditions. This position is an active participant as the primary point of contact for the Contracts group and projects, and includes the ability to resolve issues and problems between and with projects and vendors as they pertain to contractual issues. Possessing strong analytical and comprehension skills, being organized and paying strong attention to detail is a must. This position reports to and receives direction from the Contracts Director while coordinating with the Estimating Department and project management.
Contracts Manager Required Qualifications:
Bachelor degree - Business/Finance related preferred
5+ year's contracts management experience
Broad understanding of Construction Industry and Contracts
Legal background is a plus.
Proficient with technology platforms, including Adobe, SharePoint and MS Office
Ability to comprehend and understand contractual terms with legal implications
Must be able to identify problems, develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and successfully resolve them in a timely manner
Our Investment in you:
We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there's a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we're committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
Compensation and financial well-being - Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities, or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose - we build for a better society.
Come work with us and join a winning team!
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Background Check Required
Primary Location
US-NY-Queens
Primary Work Location/Assignment
Onsite
Skanska Business Unit
Skanska USA Civil
Employee Status
Full Time
Salary Low
USD $108,500.00/Yr.
Salary High
USD $162,750.00/Yr.
About Skanska
Skanska is a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden. The company operates in Europe, North America, and Latin America, and provides a range of services including construction, development, and infrastructure services. Skanska has a strong focus on sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
