Contract Manager - E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

About the Organization:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview:

 

E2 is hiring a Contract Manager to review, draft, and negotiate commercial, internet and ecommerce related contracts primarily consisting of online advertising insertion orders, consulting services agreements, statements of work, marketing and promotion agreements, non-disclosure agreements, recruiting agreements and other commercial agreements. They will interpret and draft contractual language for the agreements listed above incorporating legal and business concepts and maintain a proficient working understanding of the Companys day-to-day functions and the Companys products and services. The Contract Manager will analyze contracts, conduct research and respond to complex questions on provisions of specific agreements and ensure that the Companys corporate policies and directives are vetted and incorporated into contractual documents. They will review contracts for acceptable terms and negotiate changes as appropriate and determine whether contract requests which vary from the established standards can be accepted or require additional authorization. The Contract Manager will direct business colleagues in obtaining any necessary approval(s) for non-standard contractual request made by customer. Monitor the approval(s) from the appropriate subject matter experts and release agreement when all approvals are received and update, maintain and ensure the accuracy of an internal contract management system, assist department staff with various contract-related projects and handle all administrative aspects of contract processing. In addition, they will monitor contract expirations and pursue contract renewal, where appropriate. They will work closely with team on all revisions to contract templates and serve as primary liaison among various Company departments to ensure timely and accurate completion of contractual documents and field cross-departmental questions while ensuring compliance with financial policies (including revenue recognition), evaluate pertinent business and financial requirements and integrate complex negotiation terms leading to the establishment of appropriate terms and conditions. The Contract Manager will also upload all signed agreements to contract management system, assist with legal-related tasks, as assigned and special projects, as requested.

This is a Hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload:

• Manage a portfolio of supplier/third-party relationships and contracts from initial supplier engagement through contract execution and termination.

• Act as primary point of contact to supply chain management and RSO (Revenue Services Organization).

• Prepare and assemble complete procurement request package for purchase order or change order requests.

• Initiate and oversee new contract (Master Agreement, SOWs, etc.) and change order efforts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Legal, IT, etc. to draft and review contracts including pricing, risk items, and other terms and conditions.

• Work on RFx (Request for Anything)/Competitive Bid efforts in partnership with Procurement/Supply Management, including gathering and drafting of requirements in a statement of work, supplier. response reviews, providing inputs on evaluations and selection/award decisions.

• Prepare internal reports capturing status/updates on competitive bid and/or contracting efforts.

• Lead meetings, develops agendas, summarize, and document decisions and action items.

• Resolve billing, operational, and contractual issues related to outsourcing efforts.

• Recommend outsourcing solutions to address operational needs.

• Support audits and/or data requests by researching and analyzing information, policies, and procedures.

• Occasionally, manage and track the status of supplier work performance against tasks and project milestones in SOWs.

• Initiate, lead, or participates in cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

• Facilitate Invoice / Payment approvals and release and provide forecast spend for vendors.

• Provide functional direct to senior specialist (analyst supporting contract advisement).

• Coordinate on-boarding of new resources for new / changed purchase orders.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Attributes

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.

• Five (5) to Eight (8) years experience in program, or contract management.

• Thorough knowledge of project, program, or contract management.

• Excellent communication skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop and manage relationships with both internal and external contacts.

• Experience in and knowledge of contract law.
• Negotiation skills.
• Project management and effective stakeholder management, drives for results.

 

Benefits:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements:

Salary range for this position is $84,800.00 - $106,000.00.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

 

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Drug Free Workplace:

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation:

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.