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Providence, Ri, Us

• Oversee contract administration including the review, negotiation and approval of contracts for review by other members of the Legal Department, including prime contracts, nondisclosure agreements, subcontract agreements, consulting agreements, and similar documents.• Ensure that terms of contracts are in accordance with Company policies, applicable federal and state regulations and laws, business needs, and work to minimize the Company’s risks and exposure.• Coordinate with project teams to address risk and legal issues during the contract negotiation process.• Review pertinent contractual documents for notice requirements and deadlines; draft required correspondence and legal documents for review and approval by attorneys.• Prepare template notices and participate in project kick-off meetings to highlight compliance with contractual obligations. Monitor and advise on contractual deadlines timely.• Assist in all aspects of claim preparation and responses.• Collect documents, data and other information required to respond to subpoenas and other discovery requests.• Investigate, review and respond to requests by third parties (e.g., government agencies, insurance carriers, etc.).• Manage and utilize contract management systems and assist business units with proper document controls (including document retention).• Represent Contracts at business unit or project strategy coordination meetings.• Identify and develop contracts training material (contract training and claims management); deliver training to Contracts and business unit staff.• Manage and direct the Contracts staff, and ensure the staff supports business development activities.

Weissenhorn, De

• Oversee the contract management and compliance programs, including activities to enforce principles of integrity and compliance.• Lead the contract risk management team in reviewing and negotiating agreements to comply withcompany policies and procedures.• Responsible for reviewing and revising the standard terms and conditions for PERI USA. Also, a keystakeholder for rolling out terms and conditions for other PERI global subsidiaries.• Establish standards for consistency in contract negotiations and document management.• Conduct strategy meetings with other departments including sales, engineering, project management,account management, business operations and finance. Complete a review of the contract requirements,identify potential issues, and obtain input on timelines and deliverables.• Draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, input, and company policies/ procedures.• Apply organizational policy and procedural standards when developing terms and conditions, and drafting contracts.• Develop contractual guidelines, including payment terms, indemnification, termination, force majeure, and other general provisions. Ensure accuracy of contract documents and attachments.• Review and negotiate contracts customer contracts; subcontractor and supplier contracts; NDA/confidentiality agreements, bid proposals, etc.• Use analytical thinking for decision making and solving real-world business problems.• Utilize change and risk management to support organizational stability and consistency.• Key stakeholder for managing the business relationship with our local insurance broker, including insurance certificates, endorsements, and processing insurance claims.• Primary point of contact for all compliance issues for the company, including code of conduct, anti-bribery and corruption, competition law, anti-trust concerns, etc.• Conduct compliance risk assessments and identify/ discuss any risks with the responsible parties.

Weissenhorn, De

• Oversee the organization’s contract development process and Accounts Receivable (A/R) department. • Manage the daily operations and strategic objectives of the Company’s A/R cycle. This includes design, implementation, maintenance and management of A/R business functions and procedures for the A/R collections and legal process.• Lead contract management and development activities, and enforce principles of integrity and compliance. • Serve as key organizational contact during contract negotiations.• Establish standards for consistency in contract negotiations and document management.• Conduct contract strategy meetings to identify issues and client requirements, and obtain input on timelines and deliverables.• Collaborate with sales, engineering, project management, account management, business operations and finance.• Apply organizational standards when developing requests for proposals, negotiating terms and drafting contracts.• Draft contractual provisions based on strategy discussions, input, and organizational needs and expectations. • Develop guidelines for contracts, including presentation of payment terms, general language and provisions.• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of contract text and attachments.• Review and negotiate contracts and other contractual documents such as confidentiality agreements, waivers/ releases of lien rights, bid reviews, etc. • Use analytical thinking for decision making and solving real-world business problems.• Advance organizational stability through change and risk management.• Utilize and interpret financial models and analyses to influence business decisions.

Baltimore, Md, Us

• Corporate officer for Synagro entities; manage contracts team for contract processing and execution.• Stakeholder for contract management segment of NetSuite ERP implementation.• Identify and mitigate risk factors that can have a negative financial impact on the company, including risks in contract language (liquidated damages, indemnification, etc.), renewals of non-profitable projects, unfavorable payment terms, etc.• Process and manage new contracts, renewals, purchase orders, and other contract related documents.• Prepare project specific documentation, including project registrations, general contractor agreements, subcontractor agreements, waivers and releases, applications for payment, etc. • Draft contract language and documents for new agreements; facilitate through contract execution process. • Coordinate with corporate counsel to review questionable clauses and ensure that risk is evaluated. • Work with accounting to review payment terms, and understand our company’s rights for negotiation and dispute resolution of payment concerns.• Coordinate with sales & marketing though the entire contracting process; maintain the contract management system to ensure contract documents are accessible to company employees.• Coordinate with operations to review terms and conditions; identify changes in scope; and facilitate the change order process to protect contract profitability. • Manage surety bonding activities for all company entities, including reviewing requirements, coordinating with surety brokers, obtaining bonds for contracts, licenses, permits, etc., and renewing bonds as needed. • Obtain insurance certificates and endorsements to ensure that insurance requirements are met and maintained for all active contracts and bids.• Review and comment on legal terms and conditions in bid specifications. Comments may include requesting language modifications or eliminating language that increases risk to the company.

Tampa, Fl, Us

• Analyze projects for costing trends, cost saving methods, and forecast the final outcome of projects for comparison versus actual outcome. • Develop document schedules and exhibits for bond claims, arbitration hearings, and litigation proceedings.• Participate in negotiation and dispute resolution for payment and contract related issues. • Evaluate project status with senior management and project managers in an effort to report cost items or changes that can impact the financial health of the project.• Generate monthly WIP (work in progress) reports and quarterly forecasts for our office.• Manage contract paperwork including subcontracts, change orders, schedule of values, payment applications, installation schedules, certificates of insurance, bonds and official correspondence.• Proficient in monitoring project related costs such as A/R, A/P, equipment, labor, and change orders.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, Us

• Coordinated with the sales and installation teams to create timely and effective plans for projects. • Communicated with numerous manufacturers on purchasing and tracking products.• Effectively tracked the status of projects with Microsoft Project and Excel.• Conducted weekly updates to clients, installation teams, and sales team.• Managed the daily operations of the installation team and provided them with materials to complete projects successfully.• Organized assembly and delivery with clients and installation team. • Quoted and designed audiovisual systems followed by demonstrations of features and benefits of systems installed onsite at client locations. • Performed troubleshooting over the phone and scheduled service appointments.• Configured control system layout pages and created user-friendly manuals. • Worked proactively with the accounting department on any A/R and/or A/P issues.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mass Communication/Media Studies