Contracts Specialist

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the overall success of the office by adhering to firm and project goals.
• Drafts, reviews and assists with the negotiation of consultant contracts and related modifications.
• Facilitates execution of consultant contracts.
• Identifies potential contract risks/issues and escalates to Legal for resolution.
• Audits and updates executed contract copies in required locations (internal project folders, marketing system, and Deltek Vision/Vantage).
• Assists Project Managers in understanding the Perkins&Will contract process and locations of templates, policies and other resources.
• Sends correspondence/communicates with clients, consultants & GC (confirming contract status, emailing comments, answering questions, etc.).
• Tracks insurance compliance for active consultant contracts and requesting updated certificates as needed.
• Queries project planning system to find new projects for tracking.
• Manages and maintains contracts database/status log.
• Reports contract status to project managers regularly.
• Affords assistance in creating consultant agreements and/or Owner/Architect agreements using AIA software.

Requirements

Conscientious and organized approach
Initiative and ability to work well independently and with others
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
Ability to pivot and have a “hands on” working style
Ability to work and interact with departments through the organization
Knowledge of Deltek/Vantage preferred

Skills

• Methodical and organized approach
• Shows initiative and ability to work well independently and with others
• Exhibits strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Able to pivot and have a “hands on” working style
• Able to work and interact with departments through the organization
• Knowledge of Deltek/Vantage preferred

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required

Benefits

Our Offerings at Perkins&Will include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs and mental health support
• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education
• Performance-based bonuses
• Engaging studio initiatives and events
• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Pay

The annual pay salary range for this position is between $82,000 and $110,000 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and location (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.