Construction Contracts Specialist

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Contract Specialist will receive requests from the Pre-Construction (PCM) and Construction Managers (CM) for contracts, work orders, and purchase orders. The role involves vetting the requests to verify they comply with the Spend & Transaction Policy, and Legal compliance, prior to preparing and submitting the contract and PO requests on behalf of the PCM/CM. This role will also support project coordination duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain contract tracking processes and policies. 
• Develop external relationships with client contract management counterparts, client procurement and third-party personnel, as may be required. 
• Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports, executed documents and other documents for all projects. 
• Oversee Service Level Agreement Compliance. 
• Coordinate with cost management group as applicable for preparation of cost estimates, cost studies, actual job cost reviews, and budget reconciliation. 
• Organize and maintain framework for project team processes and record keeping of electronic and physical documents. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of contracting process and contract issues, design, procurement and construction regulations and terms and conditions.
• Ability to analyze and negotiate contract requirements and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and company objectives and approach.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication skills. 
• Understand how your role contributes to the organization's goals. 
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values. 
• Hold self accountable to individual and team goals. 
• Consistently communicates and collaborates with team members and clients. 
• Build relationships with peers, leaders, and clients. 
• Proactively participate in self-development to continually enhance current skills and build new skills required to excel at current role and prepare for career progression. 
• Demonstrate ability to be dependable, diligent, and thorough. 
• Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) and/or Certified Contracts Professional Manager (CCPM) preferred 

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in contract administration role in a corporate environment; Design/Construction experience, gained through work in the industry, internships, or cooperative education programs is preferred.

Preferred Certification: CCM or PMP

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program