ACCIONA Energy USA Global LLC is seeking a Contract Manager to support our Engineering & Construction teams with renewable energy Solar PV projects, working out of our offices in downtown Chicago.ACCIONA is one of Spain’s leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, & renewable energies (wind & solar) , water and services.
The Company goes back a hundred years and is made up of 30,000 professionals, and it is to be found in thirty countries on five continents.Mission: The Contract Manager (Construction) will be responsible for supporting Renewable Energy contracts for our Engineering and Construction teams.
This person will be a key contributor as we begin engineering and construction on back-to-back Solar PV and storage projects in the U.S.Areas of ResponsibilitiesAdminister and supervise contract monitoring, contract administration and compliance.Develop and prepare regular reports on the status of contracts.Determine the priorities, goals and objectives of work functions assigned.Assist in resolving contract payment disputes and confer with contractors and other divisions concerning contract payments and compliance.Implement and interpret policies and procedures.
Develop, recommend and coordinate the implementation of new procedures for the assigned function.Develop and maintain electronic file management for all contract related documents.Provide direction to staff regarding relevant contract provisions.Coordinating flow of construction documents (Contracts, Change Orders, Owner, Contractor, Vendor and Subcontractor liens, Insurance Certificates)Drafting correspondence and transmittals.Contract compliance tracking and reportingPermit (City/Town) tracking and coordination.Processing and submitting subcontracts to Subcontractors.Work closely with Accounting Department and Project Managers.Complete and submit Prequals and Bid packets.Maintaining organized electronic files.Close out completed jobs.RequirementsBA or BS required.Juris Doctorate preferred with the understanding that this position will not serve as legal counsel.Minimum 3 years of experience as a Construction Contract Manager working on large construction projects.Familiarity with construction legal interpretation and general custom and practice in the construction industry with respect to contract performance strongly preferred.Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required.Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under time constraints.Strong writing skills.
Writing practical will be administered as part of the interview process.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is free of all forms of discriminationJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceReferral programRelocation assistanceRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayEducation:Bachelor’s (Required)Experience:Renewable Energy: 1 year (Required)EPC: 1 year (Required)Contract Management: 3 years (Required)Work Location:One location