Construction Contract Negotiator: Subcontractor Risk

cosmocabinets; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Offered

PTO (3 weeks)

Job summary

Cosmo Cabinets in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Construction Contract Administrator to review and negotiate subcontracts with general contractors before we sign them. This is a contract negotiation and risk role, not a document control position.

You will read every GC subcontract, identify clauses that shift unacceptable risk to us, redline contracts, and negotiate terms until we can sign. Build and maintain our subcontract clause playbook and advise leadership on deal breakers.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years reviewing and negotiating construction contracts.
• Legal background: JD, paralegal certificate, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of State lien law and payment bond law; multi-state exposure a plus.
• Strong judgment to distinguish risky vs. unacceptable clauses.
• Clear, precise writing for redlines and exception letters.

Responsibilities

• Review GC subcontracts and related docs for terms that shift risk onto Cosmo.
• Redline contracts, issue exception letters, and negotiate with GC staff until terms are acceptable.
• Flag deal-breakers to leadership with a clear sign-off: sign, negotiate, or walk away.
• Build and maintain a subcontract clause playbook with standard positions and hard limits.
• Track insurance requirements, additional insured endorsements, bonds, and certificate compliance.
• Manage lien waivers, preliminary notices, and notice deadlines across active multi-family projects.
• Pull governing contract language during disputes and support the project team mid-job.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on contracts that require a lawyer.

Skills

5+ years contracting

Legal background

State lien law knowledge

Judgment

Writing clarity

Education

JD or paralegal certificate

Georgia bar admission (not required)

Job description

Cosmo Cabinets in Atlanta, Georgia is seeking a Construction Contract Administrator to review and negotiate subcontracts with general contractors before we sign them. This is a contract negotiation and risk role, not a document control position.

You will read every GC subcontract, identify clauses that shift unacceptable risk to us, redline contracts, and negotiate terms until we can sign. Build and maintain our subcontract clause playbook and advise leadership on deal breakers.