Director of Contracts

2 months ago

Houston, United States Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Full time

Introduction:


At Bigge, we have an incredibly rich history. Since 1916, we have been building America’s landmarks, and we are proud to have created one of the highest-performing equipment companies in the world. Our Mission is clear; we buy, rent, maintain, and sell cranes throughout the United States – and we continue to grow.


Why Work for Bigge? Because we are the BEST in the industry We have a proven history, the best people and equipment, an incredible culture, great benefits, and competitive pay.


By leveraging our leadership position in the industry and innovative technologies, we are forging new ground in safety, rental fleet growth, and employee enrichment – and we want you to be a part of that



Position Summary:


The Director of Contracts will be the lead member of a team of attorneys/contract administrators and will primarily support the contracting effort within the Legal/Contracts and Risk Management Departments. The position can be in Bigge’s Houston, Texas or San Leandro, California offices. It currently is a hybrid position, i.e., three days in the office and this may be open to future change.


Responsibilities:


  • Lead dynamic construction Contracts group in day-to-day contract management activities, including supervision of staff and contract administration process.
  • Interface with internal and external customers regarding technical construction contract issues, including contractual risk allocation issues.
  • Review, analyze, negotiate and approve customer construction contracts, equipment rental agreements, equipment sales documents, consulting agreements, and other routine and non-routine documentation associated with Company’s operations.
  • Ownership of the contracting process from initial fact-checking (confirmation of scope, schedule, and price with sales and payment status with accounting) to final approval.
  • Responsible for developing contract management processes/systems to optimize efficiencies.
  • Outreach to and cross-training team members in other departments.
  • Proven experience supervising teams of support staff at the manager level.
  • Work with General Counsel to ensure smooth implementation of contracts; organize and manage logistical flow of contract implementation by Contract Administrators and relevant team members.
  • Organize and conduct periodic contract performance and administrative compliance reviews for project logistics teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Educational Requirements/Qualifications:


  • BA/BS required. JD preferred but not required if strong Construction contracts background.
  • Proven experience in construction contracting. 5+ years of experience in construction contract management, including analyzing and negotiating, is highly preferred. A basic understanding of contracts, indemnification, and insurance is mandatory.
  • Attention to detail in composing, analyzing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and ensuring documentation is completed and filed professionally and accurately for internal and external purposes.
  • Effective organizational skills to ensure group’s workflows and resources are optimized.
  • Extensive management experience.
  • High level of interpersonal skills, able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, poise, and perseverance.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with and persuade customers and other stakeholders by email, telephone, and contract draftsmanship.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
  • Proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is expected. Experience with Adobe, DocuSign, and Salesforce is a plus.


Benefits:


  • Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
  • Vacation, Company Holidays, and Sick Days
  • Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account
  • Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy



Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Religious Creed, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Physical or Mental Disability, Medical Condition, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Sex, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexual Orientation, Military or Veteran status.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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