Risk & Contract Manager
$125,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Risk & Contract Manager for a large public transit project in Chicago, IL. Responsible for providing strategic guidance on commercial/financial risks and opportunities, managing day-to-day project commercial issues, understanding and underwriting owner and sub/vendor contracts, drafting key project correspondence, ensuring contractual compliance, and supporting project leadership to avoid claims and maximize recovery while seeking continuous improvement. Requires leadership, clear written/verbal communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment; assignment may require full-time presence at the project site with potential for out-of-town travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor or Juris Doctorate degree
- Minimum 6 years’ industry experience for Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 4 years’ industry experience for Juris Doctorate degree
- Leadership skills and ability to be creative in finding solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment and meet all project deadlines
- Must be a team player and have flexibility/desire to take on numerous tasks
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