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Manager, Contracts
NBC Universal
Orlando, FL, United States
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About Us
Universal Creative is the planning and development division of Universal Parks and Resorts™, which is one of the many businesses within NBCUniversal™. We are ideally situated in Orlando, Florida, which has become widely known as the theme park and resort capital of the world. We are responsible for the design, development, and delivery of all resort and theme park concepts for all of Universal vacation destinations worldwide – Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Studios Singapore, as well as new destinations planned for Europe, Asia, and the United Arab Emirates. Join us if you want to collaborate, innovate, develop, and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable that drive growth for the Universal brand around the world.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the day to day management of the Universal or Universal Creative contracting process, including the issuance of request for proposals (RFPs), invitation for bid (IFB's) and contract documents for all facility construction, architectural & engineering (A&E) design, consultant agreements and creative works. Initiate and manage negotiation of terms and conditions of each type of contract and change orders with bidders/consultants/contractors/vendors with supervision of and input from the Director, Contracts as needed. Ensure consistent contractual company policies and procedures are followed by team. Assist project team with contract dispute and internal control compliance to ensure integrity of partnership transactions. Supervises other Contracts Administrators as directed by Director, Contracts. Implements and manages the development, implementation and management of contract administration processes, including form agreements and legal documents with supervision of and input from the Director, Contracts as needed. Work in conjunction with Legal, Risk Management, and Finance Departments. Understands and trains on all applicable Universal Orlando Systems.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Directly responsible for managing the contract administration for all projects, including, as applicable, pre-qualification of bidders; securing of confidentiality agreements; issuing, receiving, and managing requests for proposals; ensuring compliance with bid review and contract award procedures; preparing and negotiating (with Director supervision and input from the SVP, Legal & Business Affairs as needed) contracts and work authorizations (including scopes of work, milestone schedules, and payment schedules); obtaining all required internal approvals; arranging for signatures; verifying required insurance coverages; attending project team meetings; and managing all contracts until successful close out. If required supervises other Contracts Administrators and Contract support staff (i.e. Contract, Coordinators and Interns).
• Proofs all contracts and change orders under $100k dollar value.
• Drafts all training materials and trains project teams and contract administrators in the Contract Policies and Procedures.
• Manages retention policies and contract file processes.
Qualifications/Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working department awareness; awareness of overall Company goals.
• Management of standard policies and procedures and facilitates work through direct supervision or project management.
• Requires ability/training to draft contractual language and to manage process from institution of contract request through contract close-out.
• Ability to communicate clearly orally or in writing.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree and prior experience drafting, negotiating and monitoring contracts..
EXPERIENCE:
• 9-12 years contract experience in drafting, analyzing, amending and negotiating contract required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in managing others.
• Excellent contract writing skills required. Writing sample required.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
We regret, due to the volume of responses, only applicants of interest will be contacted. Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
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