Contracts and Risk Management Senior Coordinator

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As our firm continues to grow and projects become more complex, we are excited to be growing our Contracts and Risk Management group.  The Contracts and Risk Management Senior Coordinator implements plans and procedures to achieve the team’s contracts and risk management objectives to manage project contracting to limit risk and exposure while positioning the firm to work on a diverse range of projects. They will also advise technical teams and leadership on daily contracts and risk management matters and provides solutions for complex matters. May have supervisory responsibilities.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plans and executes the review, negotiation, and execution of non-standard contracts for the firm in accordance with leadership and contract signing authority and other internal policies.
• Establishes, communicates, and meets deadlines for timely completion of contract reviews.
• Maintains a high level of quality and/or accuracy in all contracts and risk management information, analysis, and documentation.
• Works closely with technical staff to negotiate and facilitate negotiation with clients to mitigate high risk language in contracts with limited direction.
• Gathers, maintains, and analyzes contract review information in Smartsheet database.
• Leads project-specific contracts and risk management strategy meetings.
• Independently provides solutions to the firm’s day-to-day contracts and risk management needs and resolves complex matters through knowledge and experience with the organization and best practice procedures.
• Applies contracts and risk management best practices to improve the effectiveness of contract reviews.
• May supervise and guide the work of less experienced staff.Utilizes effective research methods to track trends and ensure industry compliance.
• Leads contract reviews to ensure quality and compliance standards are being met.

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

• Associate degree in business, communications, or a related area preferred. In lieu of an associate degree, equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum six years’ experience in a related position.  
• Experienced in contract management tracking systems and concepts. 
• Proficient in contracts and risk management-related activities and seeks guidance from speciality areas for complex matters.
• Understands engineering and design terms
• Superior technical writing, editing abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to develop and foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.
• Has solid verbal and written communication skills. 
• Exhibits good interpersonal, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products and Smartsheet.

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Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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