Service Contract Administration Manager jobs in Rochester, NY

The Commercial Contract Manager is responsible for creating, reviewing, negotiating, finalizing, and tracking commercial agreements.  In addition, the successful candidate will develop, implement, and maintain systems or processes to ensure that all contracting parties are aware of their deliverables, rights, risks, compliance obligations, and overall responsibilities.  This position will participate in litigation matters, as needed, and will represent the company with the highest level of integrity.

We Offer…  

• Career advancement opportunities 
• Health insurance plans 
• Paid time off 
• Employee stock ownership plan  
• Retirement & savings plans options.
• Employee assistance program 
• Salary Range $90-$130K

What You'll Do…

• Create, review, edit, negotiate, and finalize a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including service contracts of significant scale and complexity, to appropriately allocate risks and establish performance expectations.
• Communicate business risks associated with proposed terms and conditions to executive and operational leaders and propose business-minded options.
• Review, understand, catalog, and monitor customer and company compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Track contract modifications, amendments, extensions, and closeouts, and partner with operational leaders to ensure related protocols are performed and documented both timely and appropriately.
• Develop contract and compliance tracking systems and use data to drive improvements to contract compliance and commercial outcomes.
• Proactively identify emerging contract budget, performance, compliance, and legal issues, and facilitate and coordinate solutions with a variety of corporate teams.
• Partner with internal and external counsel on commercial, compliance, and contract litigation matters, as needed.
• Operate at the highest levels of integrity, ethical behavior, judgment, and discretion.
• These primary responsibilities are not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned, as appropriate.

What You'll Need…

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience in lieu of bachelors’ degree required, with MBA strongly preferred.
• 5 years of primary responsibility for contract management and reporting.
• Experience managing contracts with public utilities or electrical cooperatives is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated solid understanding of legal terminology and contract provisions.
• Highly self-motivated with strong communication,

Keys to Success… 

• Superlative communication, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Superior teamwork experience and collaboration skills with multi-disciplinary internal and external teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and similar office software.
• Excellent workload management prioritization skills while working under strict deadlines.
• Ability to use tact and professionalism including in times of extreme stress.
• This position requires coordination with full-time, in-office executives.  For that reason, during the first 6 months of employment the successful candidate will not be eligible for remote-work, telecommuting, or flex-time arrangements other than as required by law. 

Our DEI Promise

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is key to the success of our business. We respect the differences among us, and we leverage those differences to create an environment where all employees feel welcome and fairly treated. We seek the best solutions possible by attracting and engaging a diverse workforce where all perspectives are sought and valued.

Lewis Tree Service is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity for both applicants and employees. Lewis Tree Service prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment of employees and applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age (40 ), religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.  This policy applies to all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, apprenticeship, promotion, demotion, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lewis Tree Service’s practices and policies are administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.