What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at Shedd Aquarium?
TITLE : Contracts Manager
DEPARTMENT : Finance & Administration
REPORTS TO : VP & General Council
STATUS : Full-Time, Exempt
SALARY : $80,000 - $100,000
SUMMARY
Seeking full-time candidates in the greater Chicago, IL area. This is a hybrid position that will require working in our office, located in Chicago, IL, a minimum of two days a week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Contract Manager is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and negotiating business contracts. The work entails coordinating contracts with individual business units and working closely with the General Counsel, Director of Purchasing, and others in reviewing and managing contracts. In collaboration with others, the Contract Manager will perform work that contributes to the development of long and short-term contract management goals and business plans.
- Craft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of contracts covering a range of transactions that minimize risk and maximize rights for the Aquarium.
- Create and maintain relationships with vendors / contractors and serve as the main point of contact for legal matters concerning contracts.
- Manage contract workflows and maintain records and documentation to established contracts and those in progress within Shedd's Ironclad contract management system.
- Communicate and present information to management about assigned contract-related matters.
- Monitor existing contract terms and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal according to the operational goals of the Aquarium.
- Participate in internal legal counseling on a broad range of topics related to contract risks and mitigation and conduct training as needed for the contract management system.
- Solve any contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally with the Aquarium itself.
- Respond promptly to staff regarding contract questions.
- Perform other related work as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS : Education :
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SPECIAL SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS :
An effective Contract Manager requires numerous skills and qualifications to successfully fulfill the necessary duties and responsibilities of the position. The following skills are necessary for the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This person may be exposed to :
BENEFITS WORKING AT SHEDD : We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization.
Reasonable Accommodations :
Shedd Aquarium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process, please email us at jobs@sheddaquarium.org.
We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ community, veterans and active-duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
