Construction Contract Specialist & Risk Advisor

M.J. Electric; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

M. J. Electric, LLC is seeking a Contract Specialist to support contract lifecycle management across our operations. This role ensures contractual compliance, mitigates risk, and coordinates with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Ideal candidates bring JD or legal training, 3+ years in contract administration or construction law, and strong written and verbal communication. Experience with MS Office and contract management systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Construction Management, or related field. JD or legal training preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in contract administration, legal affairs, or construction law.
• Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology, and risk mitigation.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.

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 compliance with regulations.
• Provide guidance on lien rights, insurance requirements, and bonding provisions.
• Monitor contract performance and support resolution of disputes or claims.
• 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

Strong written and verbal comms

Contract interpretation

Multitask & cross-department

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 across our operations. This role ensures contractual compliance, mitigates risk, and coordinates with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Ideal candidates bring JD or legal training, 3+ years in contract administration or construction law, and strong written and verbal communication. Experience with MS Office and contract management systems is required.