Contracts Manager
CurrentWork with the legal team to fully support projects by administering contracts, including identification of key contract provisions and risks, administering time obligations and notice periods in the contract, drafting change notices and supporting projects with change management, assisting with managing contract variations, escalation and other pertinent tasks.Resolve issues collaboratively with respective Valard companies and groups.Setup and maintenance of master agreements.Assist in the formation of subcontract agreements to ensure proper flow through of terms and conditions of owner's contract identifying gaps between agreements to minimize subcontracting risks.Participating in Contract Administration training with projects. Oversee the effective implementation of negotiated contracts.Identify opportunities for, collaboratively develop, plan and implement best practices with regard to contracts Management.Support contract close out summaries and coordinate the resolution of outstanding issues, claims and disputes.Develop, coordinate and manage the decision summary documentation and execution, ensuring appropriate sign-off from authorized management. Participate in all phases of the contract cycle from RFP review to contract finalization, ensuring Company bidding and execution strategies are properly reflected in all contractural documents. Support and provide input on the development of standards for document management and archiving.
