Contracts Manager

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Location: Denver, CO

Employment Type: Exempt, Regular, Full-Time

Manager Position: Yes

Reports To: General Counsel or designee

Travel: Up to 10%

Summary of Functions

Forgen's legal department is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to be a part of our collaborative team. You will assist the legal department and project management staff with contract documentation and keeping our projects functioning effectively within our policies. You will champion contract policy and procedure revision and improvement. We are looking for a high performer who has exceptional communication skills and is adaptable, team-oriented, and operates with a high degree of integrity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job.
2. Support the legal department in organizing, drafting and negotiating of contract and subcontract documents.
3. Drive the contracting process and serve as point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers.
4. Manage surety and bond requests and invoice tracking.
5. Assist with processing construction licenses.
6. Assist with insurance claims and certificate of insurance requests.
7. Maintaining contract document organization, including version control, updating, and document security.
8. Review and summarize key commercial terms from contracts and Subcontracts.
9. Recognize and analyze project risk by complying with risk management policies.
10. Assist the legal department and project teams with change management but not limited to change order review and compliance.
11. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
12. Good presentation and leadership skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of contract and subcontract issues.
13. Good problem-solving skills / decision-making skills.
14. These items are not meant to be exhaustive of responsibilities, duties or requirements. Additional tasks may be requested as needed to meet overall objectives of Forgen.

Experience/Education

1. Minimum of 5-8 years' experience working with contracts and subcontracts and ideally previous construction industry experience.
2. Bachelor's degree in business related field.
3. Valid Driver's License and ability to drive on behalf of company business.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
2. Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
3. Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
4. Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
5. Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.
6. Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
7. Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
8. Above average oral and written communication skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of issues.
9. Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers.
10. Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues.
11. Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills.

Physical Demands

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary.

1. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is important.
2. Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is also essential.
3. Sitting for extended period is common.
4. No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally may be required.
5. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines.
6. Good reasoning ability and decision-making is important.
7. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.

Primarily an office position. Infrequent travel to offices and projects in various locations around the country as needed. The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with site visits.

1. Be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations.
2. When on project sites or if performing some types of work activity wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.

Work Environment

The job is primarily performed indoors in a traditional office setting and occasionally outdoors at construction sites.

The following environmental/atmospheric working conditions are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual working conditions will vary.

1. Job Site environment, including, but not limited to, machines, tools, heavy equipment, chemicals, solvents, dust and fumes.
2. Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions.
3. Uneven ground.

Perks and Benefits

Forgen offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a retirement plan, employer paid short-term disability, accident insurance, and more. We also reward our employees' hard work with bonuses, vacation, and paid holidays. We believe in a flexible work environment work model for most non-craft positions. As an added bonus, we also offer an awards program, education assistance program, and a robust wellness program.

DEI Statement

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Forgen, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles here at Forgen, and Forgen is committed to hiring the best candidates for all positions.

Pay Range

$113,815 — $161,135 USD

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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