Contracts Specialist

DescriptionOverall Responsibility: Review and negotiate contractual documents, including Contracts and Subcontracts, Joint Venture Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Staffing Agreements, Sample Contract Templates associated with project pursuits and occasionally Office and Vehicle Lease Agreements, as well as Purchase/Task/Work Orders. Prepare Subconsultant and Subcontract Agreements.

Essential Functions

• Assist Contracts Manager with reviewing contractual documents to assess and mitigate risk to Arora.
• Check Contractual documents for grammatical and mathematical accuracy prior to having them executed.
• Ensure Arora’s ability to comply with contractual provisions prior to their execution.
• File electronic copies of all contractual documents in accordance with naming conventions and procedures established by the Contracts Manager.

Secondary Functions

• Prepare Task/Work Orders for Subconsultants/Subcontractors.
• Draft Project Information Sheets (PIF’s).
• Obtain Certificates of Insurance.
• Other related duties as assigned by Contracts Manager.

QualificationsNeeded Skills

• Must have experience negotiating contractual provisions.
• Must be able to follow direction.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have strong negotiation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and be flexible to changing priorities.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have good follow up skills.
• Must be willing and able to work extra hours as workload may demand.
• Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, subconsultants and vendors.
• Experience in Contracts Administration desired. A/E industry experience a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; especially WORD and EXCEL.
• Education/Experience Minimum: Paralegal Certificate and work experience desirable. Minimum 3 years’ experience in Contracts Administration, A/E industry preferred.
• Equipment, Physical Activity, Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: See attached ADA Job Requirement Supplemental Checklist
• Work Environment Descriptions: See attached ADA job Requirement Supplemental Checklist