Contract Analyst- New Installation/Modernization at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

Join our team as a Contract Analyst, where you'll negotiate contracts and protect our interests while ensuring efficiency and collaboration!EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with training in accounting and business and/or contract law


• Possesses basic understanding of key construction arena contract clauses (liquidated damages, consequential damages, insurance coverage, indemnification, pay when/if paid, etc.)


• Ability to simplify and clearly explain such clauses to internal and external customers both verbally and in writing.


• Ability to handle own high-level negotiations with TKE's customers on an as needed basis


• Ability to manage within a group in furtherance of achieving corporate contract policy on all negotiated agreements.


• High degree of concentration and attention to detail.


• Ability to work in fast paces environment.


• Construction related industry experience or contract administration role a plus.


• At least 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Along with at least 1 year of contract review and negotiation experience.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee must have the ability to stand and present for extended periods of time. The employee must have the ability to verbally project to a classroom. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without accommodations. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.This role will be responsible for reviewing & negotiating NIew Installation & Modernization Contract documents for execution and is responsible for supporting supervisor and manager in the day-to-day operations of the department protecting TKE interests in the areas of liability, payment terms, lien rights, and other objectionable language as well as ensuring that department SLA's and KPI's goals are met. Must establish and maintain a professional rapport through timely response to customers, both internal and external, along with remaining team of Contract Analysts.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare amendments/redlines incorporating business/judgment decisions into language satisfactory to protect TKE interests as needed.


• Provide guidance and alternative contract language to customers as wells as branch personnel on complex legal matters that may negatively impact company operations


• Negotiate legal terms and conditions independently. Work with the field to qualify scope of work requirements.


• Follow modification requests through to contract execution.


• Knowledge of contract terms, bond, certificates of insurance, and OCIP/CCIP processes.


• Timely and effective problem resolution on escalated issues.


• Provide guidance and alternative contract language to customers as wells as branch personnel on complex legal matters that may negatively impact company operations.


• Work collaboratively cross departments to continuously improve processes for efficiency, scalability, and customer experience


• Performs other various job duties as may be assigned.