Contracts Manager at Denver

Job Description

Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Globally, Atkins is the largest UK-based engineering and design consultancy and one of the worlds largest design firms with nearly 18,000 employees worldwide. We have the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

At Atkins, we offer our employees more than just a job; we offer an opportunity to shape the world for generations to come through innovative and sound design. As the official engineer of the 2012 London Olympics, few companies can rival the size and diversity of our projects. Whether its the concept for a new skyscraper, the upgrade of a rail network, the modeling of a flood defense system or the improvement of a management process, we plan, design and enable solutions.

Atkins seeks a highly motivated Contracts Manager to join our team in Denver, CO. In this role you will be responsible for all dimensions of contract administration, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting and product delivery for major contracts. As necessary you will assist project/program managers with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or State law and regulation interpretation and interfaces with clients contracting officer or specialist oncontractual issues.

Job Requirements

Typical duties and responsibilities:

• Assists with negotiating contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff.
• Provides advice on and interpretation of contract requirements.
• Reviews solicitation requests to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Assists in preparation and reviews cost proposals including pricing and scheduling details, coordination of requirements and cost proposal risk assessment.
• Prepares consulting agreements.
• Modifies contract schedules and participates in vendor reseller agreement negotiations when required.
• Ensures timely processing of technical reports and deliverables.
• Coordinates with program managers to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled.
• Assists in the development of internal contract administration policy.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced contracts administrators; may have formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Participates in special projects.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

Education and Experience:Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field, plus a minimum of eight years relevant experience, five of which must be related to FAR procurement or contracts administration OR Masters degree in Business Administration or related field, plus a minimum of six years relevant experience, five of which must be related to FAR or State procurement or contracts administration.

Must demonstrate knowledge and working familiarity with the FAR or State law and regulation. Experience with multiple contract types, performance-based contracting and GSA is required.Atkins offers its employees a robust rewards package which includes: a competitive salary; a broad benefits package including medical/RX, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, hospitalization and other valuable voluntary options; generous time-off programs; flexible work schedules; 401(k) with employer match; professional and career development opportunities through our corporate university, as well as a highly-regarded tuition reimbursement program; and an unmatched culture focused on client-service, quality, and tireless pursuit of excellence in all we do. Atkins is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.


Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Denver, Company: Atkins.