Contracts Specialist

What youll do in this role

Common and Baseline Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the overall success of the office by adhering to firm and project goals.
• Draft review and assist with the negotiation of consultant contracts and related modifications.
• Facilitates execution of consultant contracts.
• Identify potential contract risks/issues and escalate to Legal for resolution.
• Audits and updates executed contract copies in required locations (internal project folders marketing system and Deltek Vision).
• Assists Project Managers in understanding the Perkins&Will contract process and locations of templates policies and other resources.
• Sends correspondence/communicates with clients consultants & GC (confirming contract status emailing comments answering questions etc.).
• Tracks insurance compliance for active consultant contracts and requesting updated certificates as needed.
• Query project planning system to find new projects for tracking.
• Manages and maintains contracts database/status log.
• Reports contract status to project managers regularly.
• Assists PM/Principals in creating consultant agreements and/or Owner/Architect agreements using AIA software.

What were looking for

High-level Summary of Critical Baseline Technical Skills and Experience

• Methodical and organized approach
• Shows initiative and ability to work well independently and with others
• Exhibits strong organization attention to detail and time management skills
• Able to pivot and have a hands on working style
• Able to work and interact with departments through the organization
• Background in architecture engineering construction management law or business administration
• 10 years relevant experience

Software

• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Advanced proficiency using Microsoft programs: Excel Word PowerPoint etc.
• Tech savvy maintaining contracts database/status log and AIA contract software

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• A bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field required

Whats here for you

Perkins&Will is a global firm with over 2800 people doing serious work in architecture interiors urban design and landscape. Our Seattle and San Francisco studios are a collaborative team where youll get real exposure to complex projects and real mentorship not just tasks handed down a chain.

Apply if you believe the built environment can and should do better. Want to make your application memorable Please include a cover letter explaining why you want to work with Perkins&Will.

What Youll Get

Salary range: $95900 - $110000 commensurate with location experience education and skillset.

• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off
• Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
• Performance-based bonuses
• Access to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programs
• Studio initiatives and events; a team that actually likes each other

Our Commitment

Our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) not as a tagline but as how we hire promote and build teams. We conduct annual pay equity audits and train all managers on pay practices. We believe inclusion drives creativity.

Perkins&Will is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status genetic information marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Pay Transparency: We are committed to pay equity. Compensation decisions are based on qualifications skillset and experience. Employees may discuss their own compensation without fear of retaliation. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Required Experience:

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