Position Summary

The Senior Contract Administrator supports and reports to the Vice President and General Counsel of TEi Construction Services Inc. (“TEiC”) and Geo-Synthetics Systems LLC (“GSI”).  The job responsibilities of this position include, without limitation, assisting with the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts to ensure adequate protection and assurance that contracts are reasonable and in compliance with corporate risk standards; coordination of insurance matters; review and coordination of letters of credit and bank guarantees; providing support for corporate governance matters; and performing administrative and other job duties to support the Legal Department.  

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Review, negotiate, and draft terms and conditions for agreements with customers, change orders, and other forms of agreements, with attorney support as required.
• Review, negotiate and draft letters of credit and parent company guarantees for agreements with customers and vendors.
• Review, negotiate and draft release and waivers of liens or other instrumentalities.
• Coordinate requests for letters of credit and bank guarantees with financial institutions, the Finance Departments for TEiC and GSI, and other company personnel.
• Coordinate insurance matters with the Corporate Risk Manager including claims, certificates of insurance, and annual insurance renewals. 
• Prepare written consents and other corporate governance documentation as directed.
• Understand and apply legal principles for various forms of agreements and document preparation, with attorney support as required.
• Perform export control and sanctions due diligence and coordinate efforts with outside counsel as directed.
• Track and coordinate responses to customer compliance requirements through third party software programs (e.g., Avetta, ISNetworld, etc.).
• Provide administrative support to the Legal Department including the following:
• Maintain document database including uploading and tracking documents (e.g., agreements, compliance documents, etc.)
• Track outside counsel invoices and process for payment; and
• Provision of notary services.

Position Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of various commercial terms and conditions, including legal and commercial implications.
• Working knowledge of power generation industry and/or construction industry practices and legal standards.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks and maintain superior attention to detail and quality.
• Able to communicate effectively by written and verbal means.
• Able to work well independently and work effectively in a group setting.
• Be proactive and take ownership of job responsibilities.
• Appreciation of and professional maturity to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information.
• Be licensed as a notary (or become licensed as a notary after joining TEiC and GSI).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in contract administration involving legal issues and negotiation.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience in the construction and/or power generation industry.
• Be licensed as a notary (or become licensed as a notary after joining TEiC and GSI).  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources