Construction Contracts Specialist

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless.

About the role

The Contract Specialist will receive requests from the Pre-Construction (PCM) and Construction Managers (CM) for contracts, work orders, and purchase orders. The role involves vetting the requests to verify they comply with the Spend & Transaction Policy and Legal compliance, prior to preparing and submitting the contract and PO requests on behalf of the PCM/CM. This role will also support project coordination duties.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain contract tracking processes and policies.
• Develop external relationships with client contract management counterparts, client procurement, and third-party personnel, as may be required.
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, executed documents, and other documents for all projects.
• Oversee Service Level Agreement Compliance.
• Coordinate with the cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation.
• Organize and maintain a framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of the contracting process and contract issues, design, procurement, and construction regulations and terms and conditions.
• Ability to analyze and negotiate contract requirements and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, and company objectives and approach.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills.
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals.
• Consistently communicate and collaborate with team members and clients.
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at the current role and prepare for career progression.
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough.
• Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of experience in a contract administration role in a corporate environment. Design/Construction experience, gained through work in the industry, internships, or cooperative education programs is preferred.

• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), and/or Certified Contracts Professional Manager (CCPM) preferred.
• Preferred Certification: CCM or PMP.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $82,700.00–$110,300.01 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience, and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program