
Contracts Specialist
Required skills
- contract review
- negotiation
- Master Service Agreements
- Subcontracts
- Purchase Orders
- insurance certificates
- Owner Controlled Insurance Program
- MS-Office Suite
- PDF software
- typing skills
Nice to have
- higher education
- business plan
Role summary
The Contracts Specialist will review, redline, and negotiate construction subcontract agreements, Master Service Agreements, and Purchase Orders to align with internal risk mitigation factors. This role involves obtaining specialized insurance certificates and managing Owner Controlled Insurance Program enrollments. The specialist will also explain complex contract terminology in simple terms to clients and other parties. A minimum of two years of contract/legal or construction management experience is required, along with proficiency in MS-Office Suite and PDF software. Knowledge of contractual language, negotiation best practices, and risk mitigation is essential.
The Contracts Specialist is responsible for reviewing the contents of project-specific construction subcontract agreements and making necessary changes for work to be performed. This role will also involve negotiating with customers regarding revisions to subcontract agreements and will assist the Contracts Manager in providing support to corporate operations.
The compensation for this position will be commensurate with education or work experience.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develops and executes a 1-year business plan ensuring alignment with the overall corporate strategic plan and immediate manager’s business plan.
- Reviews, redlines, and negotiates, Master Service Agreements, Subcontracts, and Purchase Orders submitted by clients to conform with internal company risk mitigation factors.
- Reviews and obtains specialized insurance certificates from client submitted requirements.
- Prepares and completes Owner Controlled Insurance Program enrollments through multiple external administrators, while confirming internal company risk mitigation factors are met.
- Clearly explains contract terminology to clients and other interested parties in simple, everyday language.
What You'll Need for Success:
- Some higher education preferred, but not mandatory; high school diploma required.
- Two (2) or more years of contract/legal experience or Construction management experience
- Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology.
- Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form, that considers cultural norms, and the client's best interests.
- Strong computer proficiency with a variety of software applications, including MS-Office Suite and PDF software and excellent typing skills.
If you feel you don’t have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration.
What You'll Get In Return:
- Generous salary and bonus program(s)
- Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
- Attractive Vacation Programs
- Inclusive Group Life Insurance
- Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Rewarding Employee Referral Program
- Valuable Employee Training Program(s)
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