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Senior Contracts Administrator

APTIM

Baton Rouge, LAJob$85–107K/yrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$85–107K/yr
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

APTIM is hiring a Senior Contracts Administrator. The Senior Contract Administrator will collaborate with Business Unit lawyers to review, redline, negotiate, and administer business aspects of contracts for assigned units. This role involves analyzing proposals and contract terms to identify risks, supporting legal reviews, and coordinating with various internal departments. The administrator will also advise management and technical personnel on business risks and contract administration.

Key focus areas include Review NDAs, RFPs, teaming agreements, contracts, change orders and other legally binding documents., Analyze requests for proposal and contract terms to identify business risks., and Suggest edits to contract terms and conditions..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree and 10+ Years Contract Experience. Important skills include Reviewing Contracts, Redlining Contracts, Negotiating Contracts, Administering Contracts, Review NDAs, and Review RFPs. Preferred (not required): Contract Administration, Team Player, Attention To Detail, and Manage Deadlines Simultaneously.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Reviewing ContractsRedlining ContractsNegotiating ContractsAdministering ContractsReview NDAsReview RFPsReview Teaming AgreementsReview Change OrdersAnalyze Proposal RequestsAnalyze Contract TermsIdentify Business RisksSuggest Edits to Contract TermsDevelop Pricing StrategySupport Contract ComplianceFirst Legal ReviewCoordinate Review of Contractual DocumentsAdvise ManagementAdvise Technical PersonnelObtaining Certificates of InsuranceObtaining Financial GuaranteesTrain Technical PersonnelContract AdministrationRisk AvoidanceChange Order ManagementCost and PricingReview Project Setup FormsIdentify Contract ChangesNegotiate Contract ChangesProposal PreparationContract MonitoringContract Close-OutIndirect Rate AdjustmentsAuditsTeam PlayerAttention to DetailManage Deadlines SimultaneouslyWork IndependentlyWork as Part of a Project Team

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree10+ Years of Experience in Reviewing, Redlining and Negotiating ContractsExperience in Environmental Remediation MarketExperience in Technical Solutions MarketExperience in Design/Build MarketExperience in Architect/Engineering MarketExperience in Decommissioning & Removal MarketExperience on the Selling Side of Contract AdministrationPrevious Experience Managing Federal Contracts for Executive Department AgenciesPrevious Experience Managing Contracts Funded by Federal Grant Programs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Contract Administrator will work directly with Business Unit lawyers and will be responsible for reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering business aspects (terms and conditions) of contracts for assigned business units.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Review NDAs, RFPs, teaming agreements, contracts, change orders and other legally binding documents.

  • Analyze requests for proposal and contract terms to identify business risks, suggest edits to the contract terms and conditions, assist with the development of pricing strategy, and support contract compliance efforts.

  • Support Business Unit lawyers by providing the first legal review and redline of contractual documents, obtaining input to contract terms from other internal departments, as required, and assisting with negotiation of client contracts.

  • Coordinate review of contractual documents with Legal, Tax, Operations, Risk Management, and other internal departments as necessary.

  • Advise management and technical personnel of business risks and consolidated review comments.

  • Negotiate agreements with clients.

  • Responsible for obtaining Certificates of Insurance and financial guarantees (i.e. bonds, letters of credit, etc.) as required.

  • Advise and train technical personnel regarding contract administration, risk avoidance, change order management, and cost and pricing.

  • Review project setup forms to ensure that a properly reviewed, approved, and executed contract is in place and that the information provided on the forms is consistent with the contractual requirements.

  • Identify and negotiate contract changes with clients.

  • Provide any other support as requested in areas of proposal preparation, contract review, negotiation, monitoring, close-out, indirect rate adjustments, audits, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree.

  • 10+ years of experience in reviewing, redlining and negotiating contracts for the environmental remediation, technical solutions, design/build, architect/engineering, decommissioning & removal, and other related markets.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience on the selling side vs. the purchasing side of contract administration (i.e. working on contracts between company and owner vs. company and subcontractors/vendors)

  • Previous experience managing federal contracts for executive department agencies

  • Previous experience managing contracts that are funded by various federal grant programs

  • Team player

  • Keen attention to detail

  • Ability to manage several deadlines simultaneously

  • Ability to work independently, as well as to work as part of a project team

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

  • Work that is worthy of your time and talent

  • Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home

  • Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities

  • A voice in making our company better

  • Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $85K to $107K per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/ .

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.

  • Company paid and optional Life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage

  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)

  • 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:

  • APTIM 401(k) Guide (https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/getattachment/427b25cf-c3d5-43c1-97af-a3c3f474a136/APTIM-Corp-401(k)-Guide.pdf)

  • APTIM - Helpful Documents

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