Summary:

Aquatech is a global leader in water purification systems technology for both industrial and infrastructure markets located in the United States and internationally. We support our clients with sustainable water purification systems and technologies that are solving the worlds water scarcity challenges.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a fulltime Contract Specialist to work in our Canonsburg, PA office. The hours are Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. The Contract Specialist will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will have to have the ability to work in a team environment and an aptitude for contract management/administration. This candidate will also have knowledge of key issues such as UCC, Liability issues, Liens, Dispute resolution, incoterms, Risk Mitigation, and knowledge of insurance.

Job Description:

• Manage the contract review and negotiation process with customers / developers / suppliers / partners including but not limited to reviewing terms and conditions, negotiating contracts / POs under the oversight of VP Commercial.
• Review, negotiation and finalization of NDAs, Confidentiality Agreements, MOUs, Teaming agreements, JV agreements and other miscellaneous agreements
• Monitor the overall contracting process and recommend procedures / processes to improve the quality in line with company guideline / policy; as necessary ensure ongoing compliance with the terms of the contracts.
• Contract administration of awarded contracts, which includes monitoring milestones, change management, back charges, over all liabilities and contract close out.
• Will prepare and negotiate Subcontracts and sub orders when needed.
• Interacting with insurance brokers / Sureties when required.
• Monitoring contract related activities of subsidiary companies.
• Interactions with sales, projects, finance, procurement, external law firms as well as other business divisions and subsidiaries.
• Will provide support to VP Commercial on other miscellaneous duties or responsibilities as assigned to support the operations of the department.

Skill Requirements:

• Experience in reviewing different types of contracts / agreements / POs is required.
• Specific understanding of legal provisions such as indemnity, limits of liabilities, consequential damages waiver, lien, law provisions, dispute process etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge of UCC, incoterms, various risk mitigation measures is a plus.
• Knowledge of insurance.
• Experience in EPC / Contracting business / industry is preferred.
• Flair to work as a team with Sales, Finance and Project Management groups.
• Ability to read and interpret contract provisions and excellent writing skills including drafting contract provisions and contractual letters.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to life, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management or Law Degree (preferred)
• Five (5) years or more of work experience or more in project environment
• Experience in contract administration in a project environment is recommended.