Contracts Manager

Title: Contracts Manager

Location: Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA; Chicago, IL

Job Description:

General Summary

GTI Energy, the nation's leading research, development, deployment, and training organization serving the energy sector, is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its Legal & Contracts department. The Contracts Manager will assist attorneys and other team members by drafting and reviewing a variety of industry and government contracts. This position will also be responsible for implementing and administering a contract management system, conducting legal research, and collaborating with other departments. As the primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries, the Contracts Manager will support a range of legal initiatives under the guidance of GTI Energy's attorneys.

Why GTI Energy?

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges. By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Work Location

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft and review standard documents and routine and moderately complex contracts (which may include NDAs, MSAs, Subcontracts, Field Test Agreements, and amendments).
• Oversee the contract lifecycle from initiation through execution and subsequent amendments.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of a contract management system and coordinate the contract workflow to streamline processes and improve efficiency in contract management.
• Serve as the main point of contact for contract-related inquiries, which involves working closely with other departments including finance, relevant business units, and project teams.
• Provide contracting advice and recommendations in consultation with a supervisor and/or attorney, as appropriate.
• Perform legal research and provide administrative support to the legal team on various matters and special projects as needed.
• May influence or contribute to overall objectives and goals of the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, independently manage workload, and prepare contract and other related documents.
• Demonstrated ability to thoroughly learn the operations, objectives and success factors of a business to effectively partner with stakeholders to help achieve objectives (e.g., develop thorough knowledge of a business unit, and its services and technology)
• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively as a member of a team to achieve desired results (e.g., demonstrating personal ownership and setting high standards of excellence; proactively offering suggestions and alternatives to improve team and project performance; and demonstrating effective teamwork in and across functions and working in a collaborative fashion)
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply balancing risk with potential reward (e.g., by communicating effectively the consequences associated with risks and gains relative to one's daily work and specific assignments, and approaching problems with curiosity, open-mindedness and a positive viewpoint)

Education and Experience

• 5 or more years of experience working in a position utilizing the skills outlined above, such as a paralegal, contract analyst, contract manager, or similar position
• In-house experience is highly preferred, especially within a corporate, nonprofit, research and development, or energy sector setting
• Government contracting experience is preferred. Alternatively, eagerness and motivation to learn government contracting and GTI Energy's government contracting systems
• Contract management certificate and/or experience implementing and/or administering a contract management system is preferred
• Experience with corporate governance is preferred

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energy's good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy's business or organizational needs and an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

EEO Statement

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.