At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 rankings in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (List the essential job duties that are specific to the position) Please note that. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Full lifecycle contracts management: strong understanding of consulting/construction related contracts and local regulations with ability to negotiate commercial terms and conditions, provide commercial terms review, perform project-set-ups, incorporate flow-down clauses as needed and screen for local laws and regulations with a view toward aligning with corporate policies, procedures, and current state objectives.   Act as a mentor and subject matter expert (SME) for contract administration and management while assisting in onboarding/training of contract specialists, administrators, interns, and temps.Manage task orders, SOWs, change orders and amendments to a project while regularly updating Vantage Point  CLM and maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, customer contact information sheets, status reports and other documents for all projects and run CRM/CLM reports as needed.Assist in Company acquisitions and special projects as required and assigned; Document control, review, and auditing of data rooms against AR backlog in support of newly acquired companies.Perform client creation and registration, vendor portal registrations and management for all new and existing projects and clients; monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverables, invoicing). Evaluate and support the client bidding process and RFQ proposals from a contractual, compliance, business and financial perspective as needed.Serve as a point of contact for clients on contractual matters and act as an intermediary between Team members and, customers Management and actioning of Contracts Admin inbox by assigned profit centers. Assist with various Department administrative functions including updating of Department Playbook, workflows, and templates as a contract administration/management SME.  

Knowledge & Skills Required: (List the required knowledge and skills to successfully perform this role such as verbal and written communication, customer service, sales, attention to detail, time management, analytical and problem-solving, leadership …)

Highly motivated, organized, customer and team focused with ability to handle a fluctuating workload and manage multiple changing priorities both independently and in collaborative setting; ability to be a team player.  Working knowledge in accounting, business finance, law, and contracts. Strong organizational, analytical, written/verbal communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze information and concisely summarize, report, and discuss issues with senior management.Must possess the ability to develop positive working relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, peers, and senior management.

COMPETENCIES:

Familiarity with Vantage Point enterprise resource planning software.Proficiency with MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Smartsheets, and Teams. Proficiency with online platforms;  Vendor/Client Portals. Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to analytical research and collaboration. 

Preferred Education and Experience: (Indicate requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity)

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required. A combination of education and work experience will also be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years' of experience in contract administration role in a corporate environment. 

Working knowledge in accounting, business finance, law, contracts, organization and management.

Preferred Certification: Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) and/or Certified Contracts Professional Manager (CCPM) preferred.

Work Environment: (Will this position work in an office environment or on an active Job Site?  Will this position work in a quiet office or be required to wear PPE on a job site including hearing protection, hard hats, steel toe shoes etc…)

☒ Cumming Group Office

☐ Client Office

☐ Project Site

☐ Other _____________________________________

Physical Demands: (What if any physical demands are required for this position including (lifting, standing, pushing, pulling, wearing PPE, traveling to and visiting job sites; examples include: Examples: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds)

☒ Continuous sitting while using computer and/or phone

☒ Constant use of sight while reviewing documents

☒ Constant speech/hearing abilities for communication

☐ Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

☐ Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

If applicable, list PPE items to be used: close toed shoes, hard hat, reflective vest, etc. will be required when visiting a construction site. 

☐ Other _____________________________________

Travel Required: (What kind of travel is required? Domestic, international and what percent of time will this position be required to travel?)

Domestic Travel          ☒ 0-10%        ☐ 10-25%             ☐ 25 - 50%           ☐ 50-75%             ☐ 75%+

International Travel   ☒ 0-10%         ☐ 10-25%             ☐ 25 - 50%           ☐ 50-75%             ☐ 75%+

Cumming Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.