Contracts Specialist

Bauer Foundation Corp.; Odessa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bauer Foundation Corp. in the United States seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to join its Contracts & Risk Management Department.

You will review and analyze construction and procurement contracts, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies while coordinating with internal and external legal teams, consultants, and project stakeholders. The role emphasizes strategic insight for executive decision-making, and requires strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of contract review, negotiation, and risk assessment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex construction contracts, supply agreements, and subcontracts.
• Proven experience in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with legal advisors and counterparties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and provide analysis on construction contracts, equipment and material supply agreements, and subcontractor agreements.
• Identify contractual and operational risks and develop clear, structured risk analyses and mitigation strategies.
• Support contract negotiations by identifying key commercial and legal exposures and providing risk-based recommendations.
• Act as a liaison with legal teams, consultants, and counterparties to ensure contract terms are well understood and risks are appropriately managed.
• Prepare briefing documents, summaries, and presentations for senior management, highlighting key contractual and risk-related findings.
• Provide direct support to the Vice President of Contracts & Risk, contributing to strategic planning, decision-making, and departmental initiatives.

Skills

Contract review

Risk analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder comms

MS Office

Power BI

Legal liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree / PMP

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Teams

Microsoft 365

Job description

Bauer Foundation Corp. (BFC) is the U.S. subsidiary of the worldwide Bauer Group, a leading foundation contractor and designer of advanced foundation equipment.

BFC executes complex excavation pits, ground improvement, deep foundations, and vertical seals for industrial, commercial, residential, and governmental projects across the United States.

Position Title:

Contracts Specialist

Reports to:

Vice President of Contract Risk

Position:

Full time

Schedule:

8AM to 5PM Monday - Friday

Requirements

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and highly analytical Contracts Specialist to join our Contracts and Risk Management Department. This professional will play a key role in reviewing and analyzing construction and procurement contracts, identifying risks, and supporting the development of effective mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate will be capable of interfacing with internal and external legal teams, consultants, and project stakeholders, while providing strategic insight to support executive decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Requirements

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and provide analysis on construction contracts, equipment and material supply agreements, and subcontractor agreements.
• Identify contractual and operational risks and develop clear, structured risk analyses and mitigation strategies.
• Support contract negotiations by identifying key commercial and legal exposures and providing risk-based recommendations.
• Act as a liaison with legal teams, consultants, and counterparties to ensure contract terms are well understood and risks are appropriately managed.
• Prepare briefing documents, summaries, and presentations for senior management, highlighting key contractual and risk-related findings.
• Provide direct support to the Vice President of Contracts & Risk, contributing to strategic planning, decision-making, and departmental initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Law, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree, PMP certification, or equivalent experience in contract management or risk analysis is a plus.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in contract review, negotiation, and risk assessment, preferably in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex construction contracts, supply agreements, and subcontracts.
• Proven experience in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning, including the ability to develop structured risk analyses and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with legal advisors, external counsel, and counterparties.
• Capable of articulating findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and professional manner, both in writing and in meetings with executives and stakeholders.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., Power BI, Teams, SharePoint) for reporting and collaboration.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and navigate uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation and benefits:

Competitive salary; commensurate with experience.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

BAUER Foundation Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.