Risk & Contract Manager

** OVERVIEW*
* ** The Transportation Division is currently seeking a*
* ** Risk and Contract*
* ** Manage*
* ** r*
* ** for a*
* ** project located in Chicago, IL.*
* The Commercial Manager will participate with ownership and management in

strategic business development and client relationships on a large public transit project in Chicago, IL. Provide strategic guidance on commercial / financial risks and opportunities for the Project. Provide management of day-to-day project commercial issues, finances and/or contracts. Provide support to Project Leader through understanding of contracts, drafting key project correspondence and focusing on how to protect company/project long term interests.

Provide feedback to ownership and management regarding the avoidance of pitfalls and lessons learned. Develop strategies to reduce risk in procurement and in performing projects.

** Responsibilities*
* + Provide strategic consultation to avoid claims, company exposure, and develop positions to maximize recovery.

+ Understanding and underwriting risk during project execution.

+ Gain knowledge and understanding of project finances and accounting and provide strategic guidance reducing risks and maximizing opportunities.

+ Master understanding of Owner contract and sub/vendor agreements to keep Project in compliance with contractual provisions and industry standards.

+ Gain knowledge and understanding of commercial and operation procedures and suggest improvements as needed.

+ Provide management of project controls to ensure all corporate / project processes and procedures are implemented.

+ Gain knowledge and understanding of field operations to support the project team as needed and to support the contractual position of the company.

+ Expectation and courage to challenge the status quo and seek continuous improvement.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor or Juris Doctorate degree

+ Minimum 6 years' industry experience for Bachelor's degree

+ Minimum 4 years' industry experience for Juris Doctorate degree

+ Leadership skills and ability to be creative in finding solutions

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Strong organization skills with attention to detail

+ Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet all project deadlines

+ Must be a team player and have flexibility/desire to take on numerous tasks

+ Assignment may require employees to be located at project site office full time so out of town travel is possible

+ Salary $125K - $160K

** Division:
** Service Group

** Job Category:
** Project Management

** Job Type:*
* Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

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