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Perkins&Will

Contracts Specialist

Posted 10 Days Ago
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
82K-110K Annually
Mid level
Hybrid
New York, NY, USA
82K-110K Annually
Mid level
Draft, review, and assist negotiation of consultant contracts and modifications; facilitate contract execution; track insurance compliance; maintain contract records and databases; support project teams on contract processes, templates, and policies; communicate contract status with clients, consultants, and contractors.
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The Contracts Specialist supports the Northeast region's success by drafting, reviewing, and helping negotiate consultant contracts and related modifications. This role facilitates contract execution, tracks insurance compliance, maintains contract records and databases, and serves as a resource for project teams on Perkins&Will contract processes, templates, and policies. The Contracts Specialist also communicates with clients, consultants, and contractors to confirm status, answer questions, and help keep projects moving smoothly. 
 
Locations: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.
 
 

Our Offerings

 

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

 
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Wellness programs and mental health support

  • Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)

  • Life insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Generous paid time off (PTO)

 

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

 

We also provide:

 
  • A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education

  • Performance-based bonuses

  • Engaging studio initiatives and events

  • Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

 

Above all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.

 
Responsibilities
 
  • Contributes to the overall success of the office by adhering to firm and project goals.
  • Drafts, reviews and assists with the negotiation of consultant contracts and related modifications.
  • Facilitates execution of consultant contracts.
  • Identifies potential contract risks/issues and escalates to Legal for resolution.
  • Audits and updates executed contract copies in required locations (internal project folders, marketing system, and Deltek Vision/Vantage).
  • 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.
 
Proficiencies and Skills
 
  • 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
  • Knowledge of Deltek/Vantage preferred
 
Education
 
  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $82,000 and $110,000 commensurate with qualifications, experience, and location (Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.


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