Construction Contracts Specialist

Socket.dev; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Contracts Specialist to prepare, review, and standardize routine downstream contracts and related documents in support of our project teams.

You will review COIs for compliance, coordinate with Project Coordinators and Managers, and assist counsel with contract administration and templates. Strong writing and attention to detail are essential, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Preferred).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 2+ years contract management experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Reviews and administers routine downstream contracts and related documents to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Reviews Certificates of Insurance (COI) for compliance and resolves third-party compliance review discrepancies.
• Coordinates with Project Coordinators, Project Managers and others to confirm and monitor subcontractor and supplier compliance.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to contract administration.
• Assists counsel in resolution of subcontractor and supplier compliance issues, including insurance compliance issues.
• Assists in the development of project-specific subcontract templates and other project specific legal forms for review and approval by counsel.
• Maintains and administers downstream agreement riders for select subcontractors and suppliers as needed.
• Assists with training as needed and assigned.
• Assists counsel with discovery and document collection efforts as needed.
• Possesses strong understanding of writing (i.e grammar, syntax, diction etc.)
• Communicates with internal and external teams promptly and effectively.

Skills

Communication

Accuracy

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Follow-up

Standards

Quality focus

Process improvement

MS Office

Confidentiality

Legal research

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Contracts Specialist to prepare, review, and standardize routine downstream contracts and related documents in support of our project teams.

You will review COIs for compliance, coordinate with Project Coordinators and Managers, and assist counsel with contract administration and templates. Strong writing and attention to detail are essential, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic construction environment.