Sevan Multi-site Solutions-posted about 1 month ago
$85,000 - $105,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Hybrid • Downers Grove, IL
501-1,000 employees
Construction of Buildings

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides construction, program management, real estate & site development, and architecture & engineering services for restaurant, grocery, fuel and convenience store, retail, and government sectors nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonalds, Starbucks, Sprouts, and BP, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction. Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company Great Places to Work 2024 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award - Best Places to work in Chicago 20, 21, 22, 23, Best Places to Work in Construction 2023 Summary: Sevan is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Contracts Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for negotiating and administering agreements between Sevan and its customers, subcontractors, consultants and vendors to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures. In this position the individual must demonstrate an ability to proactively manage contractual relationships from conception to termination and maintain positive working relationships with both internal customers and external points of contact. This role will work with the SVP of Legal to expand competency and understanding of contract document content, structure, and development throughout the organization.

  • Provide expert advice on contract terms and administration to stakeholders to support informed decision making and improve future contract outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate stakeholder and supplier relationships to identify and minimize risk, resolve issues as they arise, and maximize the value of the contract.
  • Proactively identify, manage and advise on commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical and supply chain risks associated with the contract, to enable the organization to attain maximum value from the contract while meeting compliance requirements.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts, subcontracts, consultant agreements, NDAs, Master Services Agreements and other agreements as needed between the company and customers, subcontractors, and/or vendors, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Review contract terms, interpret agreement terms and conditions, and identify areas of concern, and provide contractual advice, guidance, and support to the internal stakeholders
  • Lead, manage and develop contract administration and licensing staff to provide high quality contract management and licensing services to the organization.
  • Assist with RFIs, RPPs and the proposal preparation process.
  • Responsible for entry and maintenance of all department documents, including compliance with established naming conventions, entry & upkeep of department tracking logs.
  • Prepare contractual documents, including the preparation of contract terms and conditions, and assemble contract documentation package.
  • Prepare legal documents, contracts, leases, corporate documents and other transactional matters.
  • Maintain and improve internal contract lifecycle management tools.
  • Perform data research and provide recommendations to the supervising attorney.
  • Perform special projects as needed.
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience; Masters degree or JD preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in a similar role; contract compliance or contract life-cycle management preferred.
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective oral and written communications, including business writing.
  • Analytical reasoning and problem solving.
  • Experience managing a team utilizing industry best business practices for contracts.
  • Experience with business and professional licensing including architectural, engineering, general contracting and trade licensing.
  • Experience in the Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry strongly preferred.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, and a matching 401K plan.
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