Contracts Specialist

JE Dunn Construction; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 73.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Contracts Specialist to prepare, review, and standardize routine contracts and related documents in support of contract administration. You will work with project teams to ensure compliance and contribute to policy implementation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in contract management, strong writing ability, and experience in the construction industry. This role requires coordinating with multiple stakeholders and may involve non-traditional hours.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 2+ years contract management experience required.
• Construction industry experience preferred.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company's rewards, we've found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The Contracts Specialist helps prepare, review, and standardize routine lower-level contracts and related documents and help plan and implement policies and procedures related to contract administration. This position will be responsible for preparing, reviewing and administering subcontracts and other downstream agreements. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Senior Contracts Specialist.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

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.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects - Intermediate
• Organizational skills – Intermediate
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically in all matters
• Ability to perform legal research
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 2+ years contract management experience (Required)
• Construction industry experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• Normal office environment
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder
• Typically travel is not required

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Base compensation for the Contracts Specialist role in Colorado is between $73,000 and $90,000, depending on experience, and may be more than this range for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive a target bonus based on both individual and company performance. This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***