Risk & Contract Manager

About the position

The Transportation Division is currently seeking a Risk and Contract Manager 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.