Ilse began her career working in a law firm in Vienna, Austria, where
she learned to draft contracts and already found joy in crafting and
reviewing contracts. After moving to the United States she got her
bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University
Northridge. Ilse started working for a major Construction
Subcontractor in 1998 and fell in love with the industry. As it turned
out, a Psychology background was an advantage in this hard-hitting
field. Construction is the most challenging and complex business.
There is never a dull moment!
Ilse’s experience as Contract Administrator, as Project Manager, as
Assistant Controller,and as Legal Director gives her a diverse and
complete understanding of the construction contract cycle; from the
administrative compliance challenges, to the cash flow pressures put
on Subcontractors, to the risks in the field operations. During all
these years, Ilse reviewed and negotiated contracts, a part of the job
that continually becomes more complicated.
For most people the reading of contracts is a tedious and time
consuming task. Ilse loves ferreting out the risks, pitfalls and booby
traps included in most Subcontract Agreements. She would love to help
you work out the best contract terms and identify any potential future liabilities.