Construction Contracts Specialist: Build Strong Partnerships

JE Dunn Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bonus potential

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Contracts Specialist to prepare, review, and administer routine subcontract agreements and related documents across Colorado projects, supporting contract administration aligned with company strategy and values.

The role involves collaboration with project teams, counsel, and suppliers to ensure compliance, manage COIs, and contribute to template development while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred, with equivalent experience considered.
• At least 2 years of contract management experience in construction.
• Experience reviewing COIs and subcontract templates is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Contract administration

MS Office

Legal research

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

JE Dunn Construction seeks a Contracts Specialist to prepare, review, and administer routine subcontract agreements and related documents across Colorado projects, supporting contract administration aligned with company strategy and values.

The role involves collaboration with project teams, counsel, and suppliers to ensure compliance, manage COIs, and contribute to template development while maintaining high standards in a fast-paced construction environment.