Contract Administrator

Overview

Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. is currently seeking a Contract Administrator in St. Joseph, MO to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*This is a non-exhaustive overview of the job duties for this position.

Review customer file/documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to requesting and drafting the appropriate contract/s.

Review client contracts provided during the preliminary process to establish risk allocation and if necessary, advise marketing of any concerns prior to issuance of proposal.

Prepare and review standard terms and conditions modifications.

Work closely with management to ensure proper implementation and execution of contract.

Review, edit and write proposals.

Completing document process by ensuring delivery to the client, receiving signed/returned documents, as well as subsequent review for accuracy and completeness.

Creating all internal corporate documents, which entails timely review of backup information for completeness and accuracy, researching legal files, and verification of various negotiated components.

Communicate with employees, insurance carriers and other internal and external departments to manage claims effectively.

Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors are a requirement for this position.

Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand contract language.
• Experience in a legal environment preferred.
• Detail-oriented, process and deadline driven.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with a sense of urgency.
• Strong ability to multitask, excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to act upon instructions with minimal guidance.
• Proactively able to prioritize business needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.
• Work primarily in an office environment.
• Frequently sits for extended periods of time.
• Frequently use a computer keyboard and office related equipment.
• Requires occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping or bending.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required by the position.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required by the position.
• Safety: Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for all.