Contracts Administrator

Job Summary:

The Contract Administrator is a professional responsible for preparing, negotiating, and reviewing the Company contracts, including sales, purchases, and business partnerships.  They ensure compliance with legal requirements, analyze potential risks, and maintain organized records.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare sales and purchase contracts.
• Review and update existing contracts.
• Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners.
• Explain terms and conditions to managers and interested parties.
• Ensure that employees understand and comply with company contracts.
• Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
• Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the legal department as needed.
• Ensure all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met.
• Maintain organized system of physical and digital records.
• Perform other projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Keen attention to detail
• Strong time-management skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret legal documents, financial reports and technical documents.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator or relevant role.

Working Requirements:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Sims Crane & Equipment maintains a firm commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for its employees and quality services to its clients. Sims Crane & Equipment is a drug-free workplace. Must be able to pass a post-offer / pre-placement drug screen. Must also submit to a post-offer / pre-employment background report & motor vehicle check.
• Work is performed in a standard office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds at times.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The starting salary for this position will be established commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.
• A comprehensive benefits package includes:
• o   Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• o   Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
• o   Paid Time Off
• o   Life Insurance Benefits
• o   Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• o   Cancer Plan Benefits
• o   Employee Assistance Program

Sims Crane & Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.