Director of Contract Administration LOOKING FOR Director of Contract Administration JOB AT Remote

ORC is seeking a full-time, exempt Director of Contract Administration. This role can be remote but will require regular travel to Charlotte, NC, Cleveland, OH, and Columbus, OH.

We are proud to offer:

• Excellent base rate
• Bonus opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• 401K
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional training
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recognition programs
• Growth opportunities
• Family-oriented atmosphere and work environment
• Stable, steady work

This individual is responsible for ensuring all contract legalities are reviewed and to help negotiate terms and conditions with clients before drawing up or authorizing execution of contracts that outline terms of service and project deliverables, including MSA agreements. The Director of Contract Administration (DCA) will also be responsible for reviewing contract terms, alerting parties to renewals, extensions, modifications, deliverable dates, or unique contract requirements, and tracking all communications between ORC and various clients. The DCA will liaise and support the Project Management Team, including external attorneys or team members, to ensure all projects are executed within contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing contract review process through project completion and modification requests
• Managing preparation of subcontract agreement and work orders
• Managing preparation of teaming agreements
• Managing preparation of non-compete agreements
• Identifying potential risks associated with agreements and develop risk mitigation plans
• Review contracts for ambiguities and provide creative solutions
• Supporting legal claims or lawsuits
• Preparing or reviewing requests for contract modifications
• Ensuring project members understand the contract terms
• Explaining terms and conditions to managers and interested parties
• Ensuring all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met
• Reviewing terms and conditions and identifying any unusual contract deliverables, such as safety, AAP or lien releases

Skills:

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
• Must have outstanding communication skills; verbal, written, interpersonal, listening
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Ability to be creative and implement new ideas and strategies
• Analytical, problem solving, and strong negotiation skills
• High-conflict resolution skills
• Ability to speak in front of large groups
• Must have strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Bachelor of Law, Juris Doctor or related field
• Minimum of four (4) years of Contract Review experience
• Experience reviewing Government contracts
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically:
  • Excel – able to add/delete rows and columns, sort and filter, search for data within a workbook and other basic formatting
  • Word – must be able to format documents and letters, and track changes made to documents;
  • Able to upload documents into a shared online database, such as Dropbox or equivalent
  • Outlook – create/maintain outlook calendar; effectively sort and organize outlook emails
• Must have experience with a scheduling software – Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC’s systems
• English language proficient
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law Degree

ORC is one of the nation’s oldest firms providing land acquisition, relocation and program management services for infrastructure projects. ORC provides a full range of right of way services to public agencies, utility companies and energy clients. We inspire confidence in progress by using initiative, respect, knowledge and integrity to advance infrastructure projects responsibly in communities nationwide.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. Able to make quick decisions, present to staff and clients, have difficult conversations and supervise staff. The employee is required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This role requires the employee to travel regularly to meet with clients or vendors which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. While meeting with clients and vendors, will need to be outdoors traversing different types of landscapes. May be exposed to the elements (heat, rain, snow, cold).