Contract Manager

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

- Review and negotiate legal documents related to projects, customers, subcontractors, and other business partners, ensuring they comply with federal and state laws and achieve business objectives.

- Conduct regular audits of existing vendor agreements and customer contracts to both understand the company's commercial position and work towards more advantageous positions and terms.

- Monitor risk exposure between owner and subcontractor and vendor agreements related to warranty terms to identify and remove or mitigate exposure.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with company policies and risk management strategies.

- Oversee, track, and participate in the management/flow of contracts and contract exhibits after the project has been awarded through full contract execution.

- Work with project teams to create contract specific exhibits.

- Build and maintain outside legal relationships required to understand and navigate contractual risk.

- Provide ongoing contract management support and training top Preconstruction and Operations groups, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements with both internal personnel and external stakeholders.

- Review and approve Non-Disclosure Agreements.

- Be the KE champion for improving legal processes and workflow.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification is preferred.

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in regulatory compliance, legal research, or a related field.

- Minimum of 2-3 years working with construction contracts is highly preferred but not required.

- Knowledge of the Inflation Reduction Act, Illinois Shines Program, and Apprenticeship requirements is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range: $80,000 to $110,000/year

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees

- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses

- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

- 401(k) with competitive company match

- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives

- Paid weekly with competitive wages

- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement

- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time

- Must be capable of working in inclement conditions including extreme hot and cold temperatures

- Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at HR@KEway.com.

EEO Statement

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

- EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish

- EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish

- Pay Transparency Policy Statement English