Job Opportunities Contract Specialist - Temp

the Schindler Group • Morristown, TN

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About The Position

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874. Join us as a Contract Specialist - Temp Your main responsibilities Under limited supervision, consolidate and coordinate contract documents for New Installations (NI), from booking through final signed contract, review and negotiate legal terms. Dialog directly with internal and external customers to negotiate and finalize NI contracts. Draft legal supplements based upon standard templates to protect the interests of Schindler. Perform all tasks, within dollar limitations, with respect to finalizing customer subcontracts, including: Upon receipt of contract documents from Field, input contract conditions in SAP and confirm correct price. Review contracts to formulate modification requests to customers and work with Attorneys to achieve most favorable terms. Prepare and submit Supplements containing contract modifications. Negotiate final contract terms, conditions and requirements with customer. Follow modification requests through to contract execution. Prepare final documents and coordinate with Sales for contract execution. Ability to work in a high volume environment. Ability to negotiate legal terms and conditions and work with the field to qualify scope of work requirements. Establish standard terms and conditions with volume/continuous customers. Order/obtain bonds and insurance and other similar items in compliance with contract requirements. Maintain database for access by collection and legal representatives for monitoring status of contract; coordinate with related contract management databases. Coordinate efforts and assist Legal Department as directed/required.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years experience drafting and negotiating of general construction project contract, and ability to evaluate legal and factual data relating to contracts is required.
• Strong organizational skills, strong follow up and closure skills is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to make necessary changes to contracts and to negotiate changes with the customers.
• BA or BS degree in a related field (i.e. contract administration, accounting, insurance).

Nice To Haves

• Additional paralegal certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and coordinate contract documents for New Installations (NI), from booking through final signed contract, review and negotiate legal terms.
• Dialog directly with internal and external customers to negotiate and finalize NI contracts.
• Draft legal supplements based upon standard templates to protect the interests of Schindler.
• Perform all tasks, within dollar limitations, with respect to finalizing customer subcontracts
• Upon receipt of contract documents from Field, input contract conditions in SAP and confirm correct price.
• Review contracts to formulate modification requests to customers and work with Attorneys to achieve most favorable terms.
• Prepare and submit Supplements containing contract modifications.
• Negotiate final contract terms, conditions and requirements with customer.
• Follow modification requests through to contract execution.
• Prepare final documents and coordinate with Sales for contract execution.
• Ability to work in a high volume environment.
• Ability to negotiate legal terms and conditions and work with the field to qualify scope of work requirements.
• Establish standard terms and conditions with volume/continuous customers.
• Order/obtain bonds and insurance and other similar items in compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain database for access by collection and legal representatives for monitoring status of contract; coordinate with related contract management databases.
• Coordinate efforts and assist Legal Department as directed/required.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees