Company DescriptionSince opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth , ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture , and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion .We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500 . Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.Job DescriptionPublic Storage has an expanding portfolio in Third Party Management, and we are looking to add a highly organized and detail-oriented Contract Administrator. This position will report directly to our Operations Support Manager and provide essential support to the Acquisitions and Business Development team. The Ideal team member will create and drive a seamless environment for our Property Owners, the Business Development Managers and Client Services. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication and time management skills, be well-organized, and demonstrate strong technical writing and editing ability. Responsibilities
Negotiate management agreements with third-party owners, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and legal teams.
Redline boilerplate agreements with the ability to effectively communicate legal terms with owners and partners.
Collaborate with third-party owners to ensure contract terms are met and address any issues that arise.
Review contract solicitation terms, interpret agreement terms and conditions, identify potential issues, and review agreement amendments/modifications to incorporate changes.
Review contractual documents to ensure adherence to company policy, specifications, and requirements, identifying risks and areas of concern in contract terms and conditions.
Respond to inquiries regarding contract obligations and revisions.
Builds and maintains client relationships
Participates and coordinates transition calls between Property Managers and Client Services
Perform special projects as requested.
QualificationsQualifications
2-3 years of contract related experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience.
Ability to clearly articulate point of view verbally and in writing and quickly grasp business objectives and strategies.
Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
Relationship building skills, prior experience with business-to-business customer interactions highly preferred.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: ability to keep stakeholders and third-party owners informed.
Proficiency with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to quickly learn different software systems.
Additional InformationOne of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month.
Our office is based in Plano, east of I75 near E. Park Blvd, just North of Historic Downtown Plano.
We are united under one common goal – creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, included, and excited to be part of a best-in-class team. With over 5,000 team members from all different races, backgrounds, and life experiences, we celebrate inclusion and value the diversity each person brings to Public Storage. We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion makes us a stronger Company and instills a sense of pride across our teams and the customers we serve.
