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Crown Castle USA Inc. Contract Compliance Specialist - CONTR011469 in Houston, Texas
Position Title
:Contract Compliance Specialist (P3)
Company Summary
Crown Castle is the nations largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demandconnecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, were the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the SandP 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.
We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, were an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.
Role Description
The Contract Compliance Specialist serves as an expert in defining, creating, improving, and maintaining all processes related to compliance of commercial deal points of new and existing contracts and its abstraction into the contracts database, thereby improving administrative efficiencies and creating synergies for profitable growth.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with cross-functional partners to identify areas for process improvements to increase efficiency and quality of documents, abstractions, tools, and reports
- Interfaces with various teams including Legal, Sales, Assets, Billing Operations, Small Cell Network, Contract Management and Relations, Business Information Systems and Shared Services to support the abstraction and management of contract terms and associated relationships to governing documents
- Develop and implement project plans and management reporting tools for certain customer projects to monitor progress and measure efficiencies based on the Contract Compliance established requirements and guidelines
- Works closely with cross-functional partners to identify areas for process improvements to increase efficiency and quality of documents, abstractions, tools, and reports to ensure compliance with commercial deal points impacting financial reports
- Responsible for developing performance measurement tools of abstraction process and document templates
- Proactively manage relationships with Sales (NSDs, Area Sales Directors, AEs, and PreConstruction Services) to influence future customer negotiations by providing insight on the implementation impacts of commercial deals, certain customer project management, and status contract delivery
- Develops, improves, and maintains all training and reference guides in close cooperation with Leadership
- Manage complex contract issues. Supervise and/or assist with the resolution of contractual issues, including interpreting contract language and providing recommendations to the commercial team
- Supports as necessary the development of processes for automation of document development or other functions
Expectations
- Expert knowledge in reviewing and interpreting commercial real estate agreements
- Project Management Skills
- Quality Control experience
- Customer focus with proactive problem solving approach to each customer inquiry
- Ability to lead staff and teams that are not direct reports including, setting of goals and priorities to facilitate achievement of organization objectives
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Comprehensive know edge of wireless customer agreements in order to provide accurate interpretation and implementation
- Highly motivated and the ability to multi-task
- Demonstrated knowledge of the business and accounting practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of building and utilizing databases and reporting tools to administer and review commercial deal points and/or legal provisions
Education/Certifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Experience/Minimum Requirements
- Five (5) years of professional level technical/industry experience
- Two (2) years experience in project management
Organizational Relationship
Reportsto:Manager, Comtract Compliance
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.
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