The Opportunity

The Senior Manager, Contracts will manage the Company's contracting process to ensure efficient, thorough, and consistent review, modification, and execution of contracts with the appropriate Company protections, including the requesting of and entering information regarding contract information, bonds, warranties, and customer documentation into the Company systems. This position will also manage follow up with customers, outside counsel and other internal departments. The ideal candidate has a substantial experience in contract terms and negotiating strategies as well as contract drafting and editing, and is able to work closely with business partners regarding risk and risk mitigation strategies.

Who we're looking for

All your life, you've been a thinker - a practical innovator with rolled-up sleeves, a strong sense of purpose and healthy dose of optimist in you. A maker who gets things done. If you dream of using technology to make a difference in the world, we want you with us.

At Gibraltar, we're solving big problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, changing lives with smarter products and services in agtech, renewable energy and residential products that will shape a better future for people and the planet. So we're looking for more than great talent, we're looking for good people with a unique point of view - creators ready to tackle our most important challenges.

If you thrive in a collaborative and inclusive culture, working side by side with talented teammates or hand in hand with customers and communities to solve real-world technology problems, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

Primary Accountabilities (Essential Duties)

• In partnership with the General Manager, internal departments, and legal, take the lead role to review, edit, and negotiate contracts, purchase orders, change orders or other customer-facing terms.
• Primary point of contact for internal and external customer service, sending and receiving all customer correspondence relating to the Company's contract process.
• Manage the organization and tracking of all contracts.
• Work closely with internal departments on all contract information for bond applications and Certificates of Insurance.
• Assist project team with project closeout documentation, change orders, and with any process or inquiry that involves the contracting process.
• Conduct contract postmortems to identify opportunities to improve and streamline future contract negotiations and processes.
• Perform certain administrative duties related to the contract process, including, maintaining physical and digital records, reviewing contracts to ensure that business terms match the quotes, add contracts to Company systems and manage contract electronic mailbox.
• Complete all required or directed training, certification, licensing, and other learning and development as assigned.
• Abide by all Federal, State, and local laws; uphold and maintain accountability to all Company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Accountabilities

• Attend program meetings as required, may occasionally work extended hours or weekend hours due to regional time zone differences or emergencies.
• Experience with Oracle Databases.
• Experience working with outside counsel.
• Construction industry experience.
• Administrative policies and procedures.
• Multi-tasking ability.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills across all media forms.
• Cultivate positive and effective business relationships.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance workload.

What we need

Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree; JD a plus

Years of Experience: 8+ Year

Years of Experience: 8+ Year

Major: Legal, Business Administration or Related

Area: Contract Administration

Area: Construction Contracting

Competencies / Technical Skills

Core Competencies: Fostering Teamwork; Managing Performance; Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility, Strategic Thinker, Data Synthesis and In-depth Analysis.

Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

Organizational Competencies: Initiative; Developing Others; Influencing Others; Establishing Focus; Strategic Thinking Additional Position Competencies (max 4):

• Effective negotiation skills
• Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar construction projects
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Suite including Project and Excel, Outlook, CRM, Adobe experience a strong plus

This position can be hybrid or on-site.

What we offer

Health & Welfare

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for employees and dependents
• Health care & dependent flexible spending plans
• Free Life and AD&D coverage with supplemental coverage options
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous 401(k) plan

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, disability, holidays.
• Hybrid & remote work opportunities available

Community & Personal Development

• Donation matching and time off to volunteer
• Educational reimbursement

About Us

Gibraltar is a leading manufacturer and supplier of products and services for North American agtech, renewable energy, residential, and infrastructure markets. By building solutions that make life better for people and the planet, Gibraltar advances the art and science of engineering, science and technology to shape the future of comfortable living, sustainable power, and productive growing.

Guided by an inclusive, values-driven culture that celebrates and rewards different perspectives, we work together to create lasting positive impact on everyone our business touches. To learn more about what makes us #GibraltarProud, visit our website: www.gibraltar1.com

Gibraltar is an Equal Opportunity Employer; and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. In addition, Gibraltar will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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