at Farnsworth Group in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position: Contract Manager
Location: Peoria, IL Job Id: 2185- of Openings: 1
Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last eight years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Contract Manager in our St. Louis, MO office, or one of our IL locations in Chicago or Peoria.
Job Activities:
+ Create and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts.
+ Craft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of contracts covering a range of transactions.
+ Facilitate corporate contract review process, with a focus on legal and risk issues
+ Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal according to company needs.
+ Lead the selection, implementation, and maintenance of a company-wide contract management system.
+ Lead employee engagement on contract management and compliance, including oversight of employee training.
+ Responsible for complying with contracting and purchasing policies, procedures, and requirements.
+ Draft and review company contracts and amendments including those for leases, software licenses, vehicles, service-level and non-disclosure agreements.
+ Oversight of corporate professional liability insurance program.
Specific Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Contracts required
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Advanced comprehension of legal concepts with respect to contracts
- Intermediate knowledge of corporate governance in the U.S.
- Expert knowledge of and experience with contract management software
- Excellent communication, organizational and administrative abilities
- Positive, energetic attitude towards stakeholders
About Farnsworth Group
Farnsworth Group is an award winning, employee-owned engineering, architecture, and surveying firm with more than 500 employees located in nearly 30 offices nationwide. We are ranked among the nation’s top design firms with clients ranging from small communities to some of the world’s largest brands. Our success is the direct result of our talented people, unwavering passion, and exceptional performance. Together, we collaborate with clients to define what matters most to them and strive to move them forward with proven solutions. We do this by focusing on our mission that centers on championing our clients’ successes, advancing our communities, and embracing the challenges of a changing world.
A Great Place to Work Certified
For eight consecutive years, Farnsworth Group has earned the esteemed certification as a Great Place to Work; our employees are the reason why! Annually, our staff engages in a survey administered by the Great Place to Work organization that delves into employee perceptions about credibility, respect, pride, fairness, and camaraderie. Those results are benchmarked against the nation’s leading companies, and only those top performers gain the Great Place to Work certification. The invaluable insights from the survey have played a pivotal role in further shaping our work environment and fostering a culture to make Farnsworth Group an even greater place to work.
Featured benefits and perks include:
- 401(k) with 100% Company Match up to 5%
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Professional Development and Training
- Mentoring Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
- Pet Insurance Plan
- Hybrid Work Program
Farnsworth Group appreciates that flexibility and work-life balance are an important aspect in the careers and lives of our employees. Our Hybrid Work Program offers employees a flexible work arrangement while contributing to the culture and success of the Company.
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Farnsworth Group is a collection of employees with unique backgrounds and perspectives that all come together to make us a better Company. It is our goal to recruit, hire, develop, retain, and promote a diverse group of people. Join us…and let’s make a difference, together.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be a M/F Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA employer.
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