Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Drafts, reviews, analyses, negotiates and processes contracts and related documents for all facility construction, A&E design, consultant, and similar services using the NEC and JCT library of contracts and other bespoke forms of agreement to ensure accuracy for operational/project teams in accordance with the contracts policies and procedures and all applicable Universal Creative systems. Work in conjunction with Legal, Risk Management, Project Management (PMO) and Finance departments.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (% of time)
* Assists with pre-qualification of bidders and securing of confidentiality agreements. Participates in the expressions of interest (EOI) phase, pre qualification questionnaires (PQQ), invitations to tender (ITTs), requests for proposals (RFPs), invitation for bid (IFBs) and routes for approvals before issuance to bidders. Includes preparation, review and issuance of addenda to bidders. Assists project team with bidder review and selection of successful bidder. Prepares appropriate form, including all addenda items, and assist with negotiation of Terms & Conditions in a form consistent with partnership policies and procedures - 20%
* Drafts NEC/JCT agreements, change orders, other bespoke forms of agreement for A&E, construction and consultant scopes of work. Verifies insurance coverage, vendor qualification, and prepares pre-construction agreements, novation agreement, and collateral warranties as required. Coordinates with successful bidder for execution of final contract - 40%
* Attends weekly/monthly project (construction, etc.) meetings. Prepares and issues contract change orders and other documentation in accordance with the form of agreement. Issues/maintains contract status reports for reporting to senior leadership. Maintains contract electronic files, document control, and retention of files. Monitors delay events, and similar claims - 20%
* Prepares and issues close out documentation. Assists with claims administration. Ensures compliance of contractual obligations and that partnership policies and procedures/internal controls are followed in all transaction related to this role - 20%
* Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
* N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Construction experience related to contracting in the JCT and NEC contracting forms highly desired.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.
* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
EDUCATION
* Bachelor’s degree required.
EXPERIENCE
* Contract experience in drafting, analysing, amending and negotiating contracts required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and knowledge of the JCT and NEC forms of contract is preferred.
* Excellent contract writing skills required. Writing sample required.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.