Contracts Manager - Slayden

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is searching for a Contracts Manager I to support company operations from our office in Salem, Oregon.

The Contracts Manager will ensure compliance with government regulations, statutes, and conformance with MWH's policies and practices. This role will support multiple projects of various sizes and complexity. It is expected that the successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of key components found in both standard and non-standard construction and subcontracts contracts (e.g., indemnity, insurance, waivers of consequential damages, liability caps, force majeure, warranty, payment provisions, etc.), as well as experience in reviewing other related contract documents, such as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), subcontracts, purchase orders, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, rental agreements, etc. This position also assists in proposal support, negotiation, and management and execution of contracts and subcontracts in conjunction with Legal, Sales, and Operations.

The ideal candidate should know "construction specific" contract principles and understand how those principles should be properly allocated to eliminate or mitigate risk.

Slayden is a leader in the construction industry, with a primary focus on water and wastewater infrastructure. Slayden is built on strong values, hard work and a commitment to getting the job done right. The success of our company is best expressed through our efforts to provide a safe workplace with respected employees and a committed management team. Our approach has provided steady growth in work volume, successful career development for personnel, and an extensive list of satisfied clients for more than 30 years.

Essential Functions

• This position will support the Legal and Risk Team with the preparation, negotiation, and execution of a variety of commercial contracts across Slayden's lines of business, and in conformance with MWHC's policies and practices.
• Support Slayden's Procurement Team with questions about insurance and bond requirements, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, etc.
• Coordinate with the Legal and Risk Team and advise the Project Management Team on contractual risk and provide recommendations to mitigate those risks.
• Negotiate changes to contract terms and conditions to reduce risk exposure.
• Assist in developing contract risk summaries.
• Participate in risk reviews and functional management team reviews.
• Support Legal and Risk Team with subcontractor, vendor and supplier negotiations.
• Provide pre-claim and claim support and resources to legal and project teams to prepare and negotiate claims as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Four-year degree in legal studies, business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in-house for a professional services company, preferably in engineering or construction.
• Minimum 5 years' contract management and procurement experience on construction projects, including water infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience negotiating and creating contracts.
• Possess knowledge of subcontracting, supplier agreements, insurance, and bond requirements, term resolution negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, as well as supplying prime contracting support.
• Possesses knowledge of alternative delivery methods, including CMAR, DB, CMS, and Hard Bid project delivery methods. Familiar with applicable terms and requirements of construction and related agreements.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines to meet deadlines and to shift work activities to meet immediate response needs.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Proactive and work well independently.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive matters, multitask, and manage competing priorities.
• Possess excellent writing/grammar/spelling skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint, as well as an aptitude for learning new database software. Advanced MS Word skills are a must.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the execution of construction contracts, compliance with terms, including insurance compliance.
• Experience working for a national commercial construction company or a closely related industry is preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary Benefits at a Discounted Group Rate.
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sic,k and personal time).
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

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