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Contracts Manager - Construction

Employer
M. A. Mortenson Company
Location
Minneapolis
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Construction
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Contracts Manager - Construction

Minneapolis , MN | HQ Business Support

Overview

Company Overview:

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. Mortenson supports a diverse and inclusive work environment, and all Team Members should align with and contribute to the Mortenson values and ethical standards. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002...

...What are you waiting for?

The Big Picture:

Mortenson is looking for a Contracts Manager who will be responsible for assisting operating groups to draft and negotiate construction contracts with owners, subcontractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

What you will be doing:

  • Assist project teams in the preparation and submission of pre-qualification documents
  • Assist in the drafting and negotiation of owner agreements
  • Assist in the award and negotiation of subcontract agreements
  • Assemble and track owner agreement and subcontract exhibits
  • Review bid proposals and owner agreements to identify significant provisions of interest in bid documents and contracts
  • Issue professional service agreements
  • Prepare confidentiality agreements and related documents
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

How you will succeed:
  • Solid understanding of the contracting process from negotiation through execution (alternatively, paralegal degree and experience with construction project transactions including owner agreements and subcontracts)
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong teamwork orientation
  • Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback


Mortenson by the numbers

$5.05B

2019 revenue

~6,500+

employees across
11 offices + field

1954

year founded

Our approach to leadership and culture

Our founder Mort Mortenson believed that we were all born to be leaders; that leadership wasn't something that just happened to us but was something within us.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
  1. Bachelor's degree
  2. Minimum of 5 years' experience in construction contract or project management or in a non-construction corporate contracts department

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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