Construction Contract Specialist (JD Preferred)

M.J. Electric, LLC; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

Employee Discounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Contract Specialist to support contract lifecycle management, ensure contractual compliance, and mitigate risk across operations. The role partners with internal stakeholders and external partners to interpret and enforce contract terms.

Ideal candidates will have a JD or legal training and at least 3 years of experience in contract administration or construction law, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• JD or legal training strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of contract administration, legal affairs, or construction law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and service agreements in line with company standards and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Quanta Legal and Risk teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on lien rights, insurance requirements, and bonding provisions.
• Monitor contract performance and support dispute or claim resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of contract documents, amendments, and correspondence.
• Support internal teams with contract interpretation and risk assessment.
• Assist in developing contract templates and process improvements.
• Participate in training initiatives related to contract compliance and legal awareness.

Skills

Contract law understanding

Written and verbal communication

Risk mitigation

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Construction Management/related field

JD or legal training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Contract Specialist to support contract lifecycle management, ensure contractual compliance, and mitigate risk across operations. The role partners with internal stakeholders and external partners to interpret and enforce contract terms.

Ideal candidates will have a JD or legal training and at least 3 years of experience in contract administration or construction law, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office and contract management systems.