Forgen · 4 months ago
Senior Contracts Manager
Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges. The Contracts Manager will assist the legal department and project management staff with contract documentation, champion contract policy revision, and manage the contracting process to ensure effective project functioning.
Construction
Responsibilities
Embrace Forgen’s Core Values in all aspects of the job
Support the legal department in organizing, drafting and negotiating of contract and subcontract documents
Drive the contracting process and serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers
Manage surety and bond requests and invoice tracking
Assist with processing construction licenses
Assist with insurance claims and certificate of insurance requests
Maintaining contract document organization, including version control, updating, and document security
Review and summarize key commercial terms from contracts and Subcontracts
Recognize and analyze project risk by complying with risk management policies
Assist the legal department and project teams with change management but not limited to change order review and compliance
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good presentation and leadership skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of contract and subcontract issues
Good problem-solving skills / decision-making skills
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5-8 years' experience working with contracts and subcontracts and ideally previous construction industry experience
Bachelor's degree in business related field
Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel
Above average oral and written communication skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of issues
Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers
Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues
Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills
Valid Driver's License and ability to drive on behalf of company business
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement plans
Bonuses
Paid time off
Education assistance
Wellness programs
Employee awards
Company
Forgen
Forgen is a self-performing contractor offering integrated environmental, geotechnical, and civil construction services.