Contracts Manager

Overview

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 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

We are currently hiring for a Contracts Manager in the Huntsville, AL area. In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your contract management knowledge within all phases of a project, while gaining experience on a multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical and life sciences project.

• Preparation of procurement documents such as Request for Qualifications, Request for Proposals and Request for Bids.
• Strong understanding of contracting process and contract issues, design, procurement and construction regulations and terms and conditions.
• Prepare scoring criteria and interview design and construction firms.
• Ability to analyze and review Qualifications/Proposals/Bids and provide advice and recommendations to the client.
• Ability to analyze and negotiate contract requirements and terms and conditions to ensure compliance with client’s requirements, corporate policies, appropriate laws and regulations.
• Timely review and negotiations of all contracts, change orders, modifications and amendments.
• Ensure that all contract changes are recorded and communicated with the appropriate staff.
• Manage complex contracts independently.
• Manage and mentor other staff both junior and senior.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and initiative.
• Implement and maintain contract tracking processes and policies.
• Manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• Appropriately manage external relations with various third-party entities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance at work during normal business hours.

• Experience drafting RFQ/RFPs; and onboarding design firms, general contractors, construction managers and other third-party vendors.
• Experience in different procurement methods, at minimum:
  Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Management at Risk.
• Proficient in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing AIA Contracts for design and construction.
• Experience leading teams, both internal and external.

• Education:
  
  Relevant degree such as Bachelor s and College Degree in Business, Management, Law, Finance, Education, MBA, Administration, Business/Administration, Engineering, Government or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 8 years of experience as a Contracts Manager within the AEC industry.

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.

The salary range for this full-time role is $-$ per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

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