Introduction:
At Bigge, we have an incredibly rich history. Since 1916, we have been building America’s landmarks, and we are proud to have created one of the highest-performing equipment companies in the world. Our Mission is clear; we buy, rent, maintain, and sell cranes throughout the United States – and we continue to grow.
Why Work for Bigge? Because we are the BEST in the industry! We have the best people and equipment, an incredible culture, great benefits, and competitive pay.
By leveraging our leadership position in the industry and innovative technology, we are forging new ground in safety, rental fleet growth, and employee enrichment – and we want you to be a part of that!
Position Summary/Objective:
The Contracts Manager position plays a key role in Bigge’s Contracts/Legal team and support the contracting effort within the Contracts and Sales Departments. The position can be in either Bigge’s Houston, Texas or its San Leandro, California offices. It currently is a hybrid position, i.e., three days in the office and this may be open to future change. Out of area/state candidates will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a critical component to a dynamic Contracts Team and its day-to-day contract management activities, including oversight of staff and contract administration process.
- Interface with internal and external customers regarding technical construction contract issues, including contractual risk allocation issues.
- Review, red-line, and negotiate terms within established guidelines to mitigate contractual risk in customer construction contracts and equipment rental agreements.
- Assisting in the resolution of any contract-related disputes or issues that arise.
- Ownership of the contracting process from initial fact-checking (confirmation of scope, schedule, and price with sales and payment status with accounting) to final document completion. roll reporting, local hiring, and controlled insurance programs.
- Regularly communicating with stakeholders to update them on contract status and addressing any concerns.
- Initially, this position will primarily support the mobile crane business. Opportunities may arise to assist the tower crane and hoist business, as well as trucking operations and procurement.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently.
Educational Requirements/Qualifications:
- Must have a high level of interpersonal skills and be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Continually demonstrate problem-solving skills, poise, and diplomacy.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with internal/external customers and other stakeholders by email, telephone, and contract draftsmanship. Exhibit ability to utilize persuasion and detail in negotiating contract terms.
- Proficiency with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is expected. Experience with Adobe, DocuSign, and Salesforce a plus.
- Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
- Demonstrate ability to work independently after initial training.
- 1-2 years of experience in contracts management is highly preferred, particularly within the construction industry. A basic understanding of contracts concepts is mandatory, while a basic understanding of insurance concepts is preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
- Vacation, Company Holidays, and sick days
- Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account
- Reimbursement plan for the company Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy
Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Religious Creed, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Physical or Mental Disability, Medical Condition, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Sex, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexual Orientation, Military or Veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
