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Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. · 1 day ago

Senior Contracts Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. has been a leader in the crane industry since 1916, known for its extensive fleet and commitment to performance and accountability. The Senior Contracts Manager will support contracting efforts within the Legal/Contracts and Risk Management Departments, overseeing the entire contracting process and ensuring effective communication across teams.

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Responsibilities

Support Houston’s Contracts, Legal, Risk Management, Operations and HR teams

Develop contract review, management and decision-making processes and systems to optimize efficiencies

Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of contracts covering a range of transactions

Review, redline, and negotiate terms, resolve disputes and sign (in accordance with documented authorization guidelines) customer construction contracts, equipment rental agreements, equipment sales documents, consulting agreements, and other documents germane to the Company’s operations

Own the contracting process from initial fact-checking (confirmation of scope, schedule, insurance requirements and price with sales and payment status with accounting) to final document execution, including performing all related “administrative” tasks, such as:

Identifying and notifying other departments of special requirements, such as special billing requirements or online billing programs, certified payroll reporting, local hiring, and controlled insurance programs

Enrolling in controlled insurance programs

Ordering or pulling insurance certificates from the insurance company's online database

Reviewing and uploading customer insurance certificates into a database

Coordinate with internal and external resources in claims and risk management, dispute resolution, litigation, and collection/bankruptcy matters

Interface with and cross-train team members in other departments

Supervise and train contracts administrators

Qualification

Contract managementLegal expertiseNegotiationConstruction backgroundMS Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Law, or related field

8-12 years of contract management experience in construction, industrial, engineering, or heavy equipment sectors, including drafting, redlining, negotiating and resolving contract disputes

A thorough understanding of contracts, indemnification, and insurance is mandatory

High level of interpersonal and problem-solving skills, poise, and perseverance with the ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with and persuade customers and other stakeholders by email, telephone, and video conferencing

Must excel at contract draftsmanship

Proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and with Adobe Acrobat is required

High attention to detail in composing, drafting, and proofing materials, analyzing contract language and expertly explaining critical contract and risk concepts, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands

Ability to work independently after initial training