MDC Interior Solutions is a leader in innovative interior design products and services to the Architect, Design, and End User markets. MDC’s single source, total solution philosophy is reflected in the industry’s most diverse product portfolio; including decorative wallcoverings, acoustic solutions, digital branded environments, textured wall panels, sustainable design, and more.
Poised for growth, MDC continues to expand its reach through strategic additions, which provide added value to our customers. A recent acquisition of Roll-A-Shade, a leading manufacturer of window treatments throughout North America, expanded the product offering.
MDC is currently looking for a Contract Administrator that can support both organizations out of the Glendale Heights, IL corporate offices.
JOB SUMMARY: The main duties of the Contract Administrator will be to prepare, review, revise and update various agreements, including Project Subcontracts, Prime contracts, Vendor Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Tech Subcontracts Agreements and all Certificate of Insurance documents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (2yrs experience) : Include the following, but other duties may be assigned as needed.
· Analyze potential risks involved with specific contract terms.
· Ability to understand and explain terms and conditions to other co-workers.
· Maintain knowledge and understanding of specific contracting assignments.
· Work with Accounting to ensure all waivers are processed and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluations.
· Always ensure compliance with the law.
· Maintain organized system of physical and digital records.
· Serve as liaison between Roll-A-Shade, MDC Interior Solutions and legal counsel when needed.
· Learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province and federal/national statues guidelines and business licenses.
· Communicate with PM’s on Health and Safety requirements per project as stated in Subcontracts.
- Maintain customer COI’s, Project COI’s, Subcontractor COI’s, Sub-agreements across US and Canada, including vendor insurance
- Ensure all documents are requested before expiration dates.
- Prequalification’s and preliminary
- Gain knowledge and maintain Docs in CRM database.
- Must keep Senior Account Director and /or CFO apprised of any issues or new conditions that come forth in New Contracts.
- Implement practices, procedures and processes for contractual work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION and EDUCATION
- 2-Year degree preferred.
- Must be organized, and able to prioritize and manage workflow in a demanding environment.
- Excellent phone, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Basic knowledge of contract types and terms.
- Strong working computer knowledge/experience with: Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and CRM software experience is an asset.
- Accountability attitude and demonstrate outstanding external/internal customer service and email etiquette.
Physical and Mental Demands:
- Ability to sit in meetings or at a desk for long periods of time.
- Occasional travel
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment
- Ability to work effectively using program management and other tools on a personal computer for long periods of time.
- Read/Comprehend – Constantly
- Write – Frequently
- Communicate Orally – Frequently
- Reason & Analyze - Constantly
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Contracts: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person