Contract Analyst

CONTRACT-TO-HIRE: Contract Analyst 9566
Our client, located in Dallas, is looking for 3 Contract Analysts to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Personality is key - candidates must be fast-learners, organized, detailed, able to confidently make decisions, and good communicators. 

Summary:
Contract Analyst directs the preparation, review, and administration of contractual proposals relating to construction projects for Capital Projects. Responsible for verifying adherence to policy related to specifications for materials, equipment, manpower, or other construction services contracted by the department. Verifies all necessary approvals have been obtained and ensures that standard company procedures are followed. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complex tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Reports to Senior Contract Analyst, Capital Administration.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and execute contracts and change orders per company policy.
• Ensure contract execution in accordance with company policy.
• Review and negotiate contract terms and payment structure with associated parties.
• Analyze contract stipulations and draft contract provisions and amendments.
• Ensure that contractors are in compliance with legal requirements, owner specifications and government regulations.
• Update records of all correspondence related to contract activity.
• Provide advice and technical assistance with Budgets, Yardi, and VendorCafe for Capital Projects.
• Receive, research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning payment/ budget status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the appropriate party.
• Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include the original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, amendments, clarifications, and payment schedules.
• Responsible for log and track executed contracts, change orders and pricing database for Redevelopment Department
• Responsible for new vendor set up and understand and assist to optimize the adoption rate on VendorCafé Invoice Submission Program

Requirements: 

• BA/BS preferred or equivalent experience in contracts administration.
• At least 1-2 years + of experience working as an administrator/contract specialist.
• We are seeking candidates who are self-directed and have experience managing a high volume of contracts per month.
• Ability to interpret, understand, review, and draft vendor contracts and amendments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to make decisions on minor issues in accordance with company policy.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer literacy, knowledge of Outlook, MS Office, PowerPoint, Adobe.
• Yardi/Payscan experience preferred.