Senior Contracts Specialist

Job Description: Take Your Corporate Career to the Next Level Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder’s Corporate Services team is looking for you! From Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Communications, and Information Technology to Legal and Health & Safety, our corporate employees are part of the Kleinfelder ecosystem – supporting the projects that improve the communities we work and live in.
Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contracts Specialist! Job Responsibilities: Review and analyze a wide variety of commercial and public-sector client and subcontractor agreements (e.
g.
, master services agreements, professional services agreements, subconsulting agreements, vendor agreements, task orders, purchase orders, change orders, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements).
Identify key contractual provisions (e.
g.
, indemnity, defense, standard of care, warranties, limitations of liability) and mandatory flow-down requirements and provide recommended revisions to align contracts with internal company policies and contracting guidelines.
Provide support to project teams during the contracting process to promote compliance with the company’s contracting and risk review processes and to serve as a key resource for contracting issues and questions.
Review insurance provisions to ensure compliance with the company’s insurance program.
Support project teams during contractual negotiations with clients and vendors.
Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes and other legal functions and collaborate with other members of the Legal Team to implement these improvements and to achieve department goals and objectives.
Assist with the development and updating of contract templates.
Position Requirements: Minimum of 10 years of contract management experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience within the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry.
Advanced knowledge of contract law principles, risk management, and insurance.
Ability to identify and mitigate risk issues early in the project development process.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a large volume of contract reviews while working in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of commercial, federal, state, and local government contracting and practices.
Significant experience drafting and negotiating all forms of AEC-industry agreements.
Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to influence key stakeholders and achieve project objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external clients, including the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts at all organizational levels.
Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Proficient in the use of the Microsoft 365 suite of programs.
Experience working with design-build agreements preferred.
Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software desirable.
Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration or similar field preferred Move Forward with Kleinfelder Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961.
We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure.
As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.
Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination.
We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.
We are proud to offer the following: Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California & Colorado Equal Pay Acts.
Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
Salary range: $80,017-$140,340.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths.
We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.
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