Title: Contract Administrator

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Summary:

The Contract Administrator supports the nationwide branch network by assisting with customer contract reviews and related matters. The Contract Administrator needs a strong attention to detail while reviewing contracts and purchase orders and will negotiate and/or modify terms and conditions on contracts in order to maximize financial and operational performance, reduce company liability and minimize risk. The Contract Administrator serves as a working team member and individual contributor to the overall team’s success.

 Responsibilities:

• Review client contracts, terms and conditions, and purchase orders to identify areas of legal and operational concern
• Complete first pass redline of contracts for submittal to client contact for review
• Work with sales personnel as well as client contacts to negotiate and modify problematic clauses in above documents, including legal team in discussions as required
• Make sure that the terms of contractual agreements are written in language that is legally binding and in accordance with company standards and requirements
• Review completed documents with CEO for final execution as required
• Develop and maintain contract tracking logs to manage and track all updates and modifications to contract documents
• Perform training sessions with branch personnel regarding the contract review and approval process and expectations

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, paralegal studies or related field and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of contract administration or contract review experience
• Interest in reading legal documents
• Listening skills
• Coachable
• Construction-related experience desired

 Expectations:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Review legal terms and understand contract terms and conditions
• Work a flexible schedule to meet job requirements
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Mersino is an Equal Opportunity Employer