Introduction:

At Bigge, we have an incredibly rich history. Since 1916, we have been building America’s landmarks, and we are proud to have created one of the highest-performing equipment companies in the world. Our Mission is clear; we buy, rent, maintain, and sell cranes throughout the United States – and we continue to grow.

Why Work for Bigge? Because we are the BEST in the industry! We have the best people and equipment, an incredible culture, great benefits, and competitive pay.

By leveraging our leadership position in the industry and innovative technology platform, we are forging new ground in safety, rental fleet growth, and employee enrichment – and we want you to be a part of that.

Position Summary/Objective:

The Contracts Administrator position will be a member of the Contracts/Legal team and support the contracting effort within the Contracts and Risk Management Department. The position is located in Houston, Texas. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a critical component to a dynamic Contracts/Legal Team.
• Interpret and analyze the significance of construction contract terms.
• Review, red-line, and negotiate terms within established guidelines to mitigate contractual risk in customer construction contracts and equipment rental agreements.
• Coordinate with Sales Support to verify that the contract terms match the quote.
• Coordinate with accounting to verify change order amounts are correct.
• Prepare final contract documents for signature by the Contracts Manager.
• Upload final signed documents into the job ticketing system and storage server and update tracking spreadsheets.
• Identify and notify other departments of special requirements, such as special billing requirements or online billing programs, certified payroll reporting, local hiring, and controlled insurance programs.
• Review and analysis of controlled insurance programs.
• Order or pull insurance certificates from the insurance company's online database.
• Initially, this position will primarily support the mobile crane business. Opportunities may arise to assist the tower crane and hoist business, as well as trucking operations and procurement.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills and be able to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization. Continually demonstrate problem-solving skills, poise, and diplomacy.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers and other stakeholders by email, telephone, and contract draftsmanship. Exhibit ability to utilize persuasion and detail in negotiating contract terms.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook is expected. Experience with Adobe, DocuSign, and Salesforce a plus.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently after initial training.
• 1-2 years of experience in contracts management is highly preferred, particularly within the construction industry. A basic understanding of contracts concepts is mandatory, while a basic understanding of insurance concepts is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and a matching 401(k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, and sick days
• Flexible spending accounts/Health Savings Account

Bigge provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Race, Religious Creed, Color, National Origin, Ancestry, Physical or Mental Disability, Medical Condition, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Sex, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Sexual Orientation, Military or Veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.