Contracts Manager

Company Overview

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

Job Summary

The Contracts Manager plays an important role in the company. There is a high level of accountability and responsibility that accompanies this role. The primary focus of this position is to review, negotiate, and draft commercial construction contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review various contracts the Company will enter (including Owner-Contractor, Contractor-Subcontractor, and Contractor-Supplier) and identify language that exposes the Company to unreasonable financial risk
• Negotiate with counterparties the reasoning behind adding, removing, or maintaining certain language
• Draft language impacting the Company’s legal rights and obligations
• Maintain electronic and physical records with respect to all legal
• Interact internally with the project team to inform understanding of specific risks
• Report to and support the Contracts Manager, including providing status updates of various legal documents
• Act as the primary contact for all third-party supplier contracts and subcontractor contracts

Qualifications and Skills

• At least four years’ experience reviewing, negotiating, and drafting commercial construction contracts in a legal capacity
• Strong understanding of construction industry standards as it relates to contract terms and conditions
• Knowledge of standard AIA contracts including the A101, A133, A134, and A201
• Ability to negotiate legal matters over the phone with counterparties and present clear and strong arguments for the Company’s legal position
• Ability to multitask with minimal supervision
• Understanding of construction permitting process in New York City
• Understanding of insurance
• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certifications

Computer systems

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), AIA contracts

Salary Information

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary offered for this role is $140,000 - 150,000.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

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