Administrator, Contracts - Universal Creative - UK Project

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our team members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Drafts, reviews, analyses, negotiates and processes contracts and related documents to insure accuracy for operational/project teams in accordance with the Contracts Policies and Procedures and all applicable Universal Creative Systems. Work in conjunction with Legal, Risk Management, and Finance Departments.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (% of time)

• Assists with pre-qualification of bidders, and securing of confidentiality agreements. Drafts scopes of work and/or compiles and issues all Expressions of Interest (EOI), Pre Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), requests for proposals (RFPs), invitation for bid (IFBs) for approvals and then issuance to bidders. Includes preparation and issuance of addenda to bidders - 20%

• Receives and records proposals. Assists project team with bidder review and selection of successful bidder. Prepares appropriate contract form, including all addenda items, and assist with negotiation of Terms & Conditions in a form consistent with partnership policies and procedures - 20%

• Verifies insurance coverage, Vendor qualification, and prepares Pre-Construction Agreements, Novation Agreement, and Collateral Warranties and as required. Coordinates with successful bidder for execution of final contract - 20%

• Attends weekly/monthly project (construction, etc.) meetings. Assists with preparation of design/field directives, directive settlement forms and monitoring of related informational logs. Prepares and issues contract change orders based on directive settlements. Issues Contract Status Reports. Maintains contract files, document control, and retention of files. Monitors notices to owners related to payment claims, delay events, and similar claims - 20%

• Prepares and issues close out documentation. Assists with claims administration. Ensures compliance of contractual obligations and that partnership policies and procedures/internal controls are followed in all transaction related to this role - 20%

• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Construction related contract experience highly desired.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required.

EXPERIENCE

• Contract experience in drafting, analysing, amending and negotiating contracts required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience and knowledge of the JCT and NEC forms of contract is preferred.
• Excellent contract writing skills required. Writing sample required.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.