Contracts Manager

JRM Construction Management, LLC • New York, NY

7h • $140,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Manager plays an important role in the company. There is a high level of accountability and responsibility that accompanies this role. The primary focus of this position is to review, negotiate, and draft commercial construction contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.

Requirements

• At least four years’ experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial construction contracts in a legal capacity
• Strong understanding of construction industry standards as it relates to contract terms and conditions
• Knowledge of standard AIA contracts including the A101, A133, A134, and A201
• Ability to negotiate legal matters over the phone with counterparties and present clear and strong arguments for the Company’s legal position
• Ability to multitask with minimal supervision
• Understanding of construction permitting process in New York City
• Understanding of insurance
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certifications
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), AIA contracts

Responsibilities

• Review various contracts the Company will enter (including Owner-Contractor, Contractor-Subcontractor, and Contractor-Supplier) and identify language that exposes the Company to unreasonable financial risk
• Negotiate with counterparties the reasoning behind adding, removing, or maintaining certain language
• Draft language impacting the Company’s legal rights and obligations
• Maintain electronic and physical records with respect to all legal
• Interact internally with the project team to inform understanding of specific risks
• Report to and support the Contracts Manager, including providing status updates of various legal documents
• Act as the primary contact for all third-party supplier contracts and subcontractor contracts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager