Construction Contracts & Compliance Specialist

Bi-Con Services; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bi-Con Services seeks an experienced Contract & Compliance Assistant to support construction and engineering operations in Ohio. You will manage owner contracts, subcontracts, lien waivers, insurance compliance, and risk processes, coordinating with Operations, Project Management, Accounting, Risk, and legal counsel.

Reporting to the Derwent, Ohio office, this role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and documentation skills to ensure timely project execution and payment compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction, engineering, industrial contracting, or commercial contract administration.
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, negotiate, track, and maintain owner contracts, subcontracts, consulting agreements, amendments, lease agreements, non-disclosure agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and related project documents.
• Review owner agreements for payment, indemnification, insurance, warranty, schedule, termination, dispute resolution, and other risk-allocation provisions; elevate high-risk terms to management or legal counsel.
• Administer AIA agreements and forms, including owner contracts, general conditions, payment applications, change orders, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure subcontract terms appropriately flow down applicable obligations from owner and prime contracts.
• Manage lien waivers; coordinate documentation with Accounts Payable and project teams before payment.
• Review Certificates of Insurance and endorsements; track expirations, renewals, and deficiencies for subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Verify contract compliance for CGL, Professional Liability / E&O, Workers Comp, Auto Liability, Umbrella/Li‑n, Additional Insured, Waiver of Subrogation, and Primary & Non-Contributory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, organized, audit-ready contract and compliance records; support claims, disputes, audits, and litigation preparation.
• Administer subcontractor pre-qualification process to ensure qualified subcontractors are utilized.
• Help improve contract administration, approval, and risk-management processes across the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Written communication

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in Paralegal Studies/Legal Studies/Business/Construction Management

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

AIA forms

Job description

Bi-Con Services seeks an experienced Contract & Compliance Assistant to support construction and engineering operations in Ohio. You will manage owner contracts, subcontracts, lien waivers, insurance compliance, and risk processes, coordinating with Operations, Project Management, Accounting, Risk, and legal counsel.

Reporting to the Derwent, Ohio office, this role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and documentation skills to ensure timely project execution and payment compliance.