Contract Specialist

Responsibilities

• Review, revise and negotiate various contracts with owners and vendors.
• Organize contract files including, but not limited to, review copies, internal discussion notes, negotiation correspondence and final execution contract documents.
• Conduct contract reviews and provide mark-ups and recommendations regarding important legal and risk management issues for negotiation.
• Develop contract proposals to support organizational goals.
• Ensure that all records are accurate and up to date.
• Write contract letters and other communications and notices.
• Participate in meetings with project teams and executives to review and assess various contractual risks.
• Analyze contracts to ensure they comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with various stakeholders including project managers, risk management professionals and senior executives.

• Five plus years of experience in creating new construction contracts and contract administration, contract management.
• Legal experience and/or knowledge of contract law a plus.
• Knowledge of construction operations and management a plus.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Superior attention to detail in order to spot inconsistencies in contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work productively independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• General understanding of accounting principles and finance.

• Experience with new build construction contracts.
• Negotiating construction contracts.
• Redlining construction contracts.
• Legal experience and/or knowledge of contract law.

• A Paralegal/Law degree.