Contract Administrator

Under general direction of the firm’s president, the contract administrator will be responsible for preparing contracts, and associated client communication and administrative activities including:Reviewing, preparing, and evaluating agreements prior to signature to ensure accuracy and to interpret and influence performance requirements, delivery obligations, timelines, costs, and payment schedules with the goal of minimizing api(+)’s exposure to risk.Processing contracts in accordance with company policies, legal and compliance requirements, and customer specifications.Accuracy and consistency of contract content through coordination and validation with internal and external stakeholders.Working closely with legal, finance and other subject matter experts to validate content and context of contract to resolve inconsistencies in a timely manner.Assessing and identifying the need for legal review.Fielding inquiries from team leads, client managers, and project managers regarding contracting, procedures, risks, and contract status.Tracking and reporting of contract status, and for maintaining and updating systems to ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of data at all times.Assisting with the development and maintenance of content library of commonly used contract formats, special terms and conditions, and other client-specific requirements.Assisting with converting proposals and bid responses to Statements of Work or other formats as may be required by clients.Actively seeking knowledge regarding the architectural design landscape.Other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsExperience and educationalBachelor’s degreeTraining and understanding in legal, business administration, accountancy, marketing or similar fieldsAt least 3 years direct experience in contracting environment and working knowledge of reading, writing and understanding the effect of legal terms and conditionsPrevious paralegal and/or corporate contracting experience a plusExperience in architectural design and/or construction industry preferred Skills, knowledge and abilityAnalytical skills relative to contract information and related mattersExcellent organizational skillsImpeccable attention to detailStrong communication skills, both orally and in writingAbility to evaluate risk, urgency and prioritize tasksExcellent interpersonal skillsWorking knowledge of computers and software programs necessary to operate effectively with company systems and programs, especially Word and Excel Employees are rewarded with salary commensurate with experience, bonuses, medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, and an energetic, casual environment in beautiful Tampa, Florida.

ArchitecturePlus International, api(+), is an international multidisciplinary design firm specializing in retail centers, store design, food retail and restaurants. It offers a full spectrum of services to the retail industry and solutions that maximize return on investment by design.