Contracts Specialist

Contracts SpecialistAEI - Chadds Ford - [7CFD] - Chadds Ford, PA 19317OverviewPosition Type Full TimeDescriptionOverall Responsibility: Review and negotiate contractual documents, including Contracts and Subcontracts, Joint Venture Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Staffing Agreements, Sample Contract Templates associated with project pursuits and occasionally Office and Vehicle Lease Agreements, as well as Purchase/Task/Work Orders. Prepare Subconsultant and Subcontract Agreements.Essential Functions:Assist Contracts Manager with reviewing contractual documents to assess and mitigate risk to Arora.Check Contractual documents for grammatical and mathematical accuracy prior to having them executed.Ensure Arora's ability to comply with contractual provisions prior to their execution.File electronic copies of all contractual documents in accordance with naming conventions and procedures established by the Contracts Manager.Secondary Functions:Prepare Task/Work Orders for Subconsultants/Subcontractors.Draft Project Information Sheets (PIF's).Obtain Certificates of Insurance.Other related duties as assigned by Contracts Manager.QualificationsNeeded Skills:Must have experience negotiating contractual provisions.Must be able to follow direction.Must be a self-starter.Must be detail oriented.Must have strong negotiation skills.Must be able to prioritize tasks and be flexible to changing priorities.Must have excellent organizational skills.Must have strong oral and written communication skills.Must have good follow up skills.Must be willing and able to work extra hours as workload may demand.Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, subconsultants and vendors.Experience in Contracts Administration desired. A/E industry experience a plus.Proficiency in MS Office Suite; especially WORD and EXCEL.Education/Experience Minimum: Paralegal Certificate and work experience desirable. Minimum 3 years' experience in Contracts Administration, A/E industry preferred.Equipment, Physical Activity, Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements : See attached ADA Job Requirement Supplemental ChecklistWork Environment Descriptions: See attached ADA job Requirement Supplemental Checklist