Contracts & Risk Specialist

HNTB Corporation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Kansas City, MO seeks a contracts specialist to review, edit, and negotiate professional service agreements, leases, and other contracts. You will assess risk, advise project leadership, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Cash Management teams.

The role emphasizes proactivity, responsiveness, and strong communication skills to support project managers, POAs, and business managers through all phases from go/no-go to closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, legal studies, or related field.
• 1 year of relevant experience, or; Associate’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; Paralegal certification with 4 years of relevant experience; 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of education/certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contracts and related documents to assess risk and advise on terms.
• Serve as primary liaison to project teams coordinating with Legal, Risk, Finance and Cash Management.
• Reviews various contracts including leases, technology, joint ventures, and federal agreements.
• Supports contract negotiations and drafts alternative text to mitigate risk.
• Works with executives and staff to balance workloads and provide high-level service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Legal document review

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s in business/legal

Associate’s degree

Paralegal cert

Job description

HNTB Corporation in Kansas City, MO seeks a contracts specialist to review, edit, and negotiate professional service agreements, leases, and other contracts. You will assess risk, advise project leadership, and coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Cash Management teams.

The role emphasizes proactivity, responsiveness, and strong communication skills to support project managers, POAs, and business managers through all phases from go/no-go to closeout.