Contracts Specialist - MICON Group, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Michels Corporation seeks a Contracts Specialist to support commercial administration of construction projects. The role emphasizes documentation, change management, and contract compliance in partnership with field teams, Project Management, and Legal.

This developmental position focuses on maintaining records, tracking obligations, and ensuring timely, accurate changes and notices, with opportunities for career growth into contract management and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in construction project engineering, project administration, contract coordination, or commercial support roles.
• Basic understanding of construction contracts and change management processes.
• Proficiency in reading contract language, scopes of work, schedules, and cost documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with review of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change order procedures to understand notice requirements, timelines, and compliance obligations.
• Track and maintain project documentation, including change orders, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and payment applications.
• Support preparation, routing, and logging of project documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain logs, trackers, and dashboards documenting change activity, deadlines, approvals, and outstanding items.
• Coordinate with Project Management to identify scope changes, delays, or cost impacts requiring documentation or formal action.

Skills

Contract coordination

Documentation control

Change management

Communication

Attention to detail

Project administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Scheduling software

Dashboards

Job description

Improving America's infrastructure isn't for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 10,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Contracts Specialist can improve yours!

We are seeking a Contracts Specialist to support the commercial and contractual administration of construction projects. This role focuses on disciplined documentation, contract compliance tracking, and change management support, working closely with field teams, Project Management, Project Controls, and Contracts/Legal partners.

The Contract Coordinator plays a key supporting role in maintaining project records, tracking contractual obligations, and ensuring timely and accurate documentation of changes, correspondence, and project events. The position is designed as a developmental role for professionals building a career in contract administration, commercial management, or project leadership, offering hands-on exposure to construction contracts and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Change Administration

• Assist with review of prime contracts, subcontracts, and change order procedures to understand notice requirements, timelines, and compliance obligations.
• Track and maintain project documentation, including change order requests, change orders, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, payment applications, and formal correspondence, ensuring timely and contract-compliant submission.
• Support timely preparation, routing, and logging of project documentation, including contractual notices, change documentation, and supporting records in accordance with contract requirements.
• Maintain organized logs, trackers, and dashboards documenting change activity, deadlines, approvals, and outstanding items.
• Coordinate with Project Management to identify potential scope changes, delays, or cost impacts requiring documentation or formal contractual action.

Document Control & Compliance

• Support establishment and maintenance of project document control systems to ensure consistency, version control, and accessibility.
• Assist in assembling backup documentation for change orders, claims, and disputes, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Monitor documentation completeness and flag gaps or inconsistencies to the Contracts Manager or Project Manager.

Commercial & Project Support

• Coordinate with Project Controls to align documentation with cost and schedule updates.
• Assist in preparation of change order narratives, summary exhibits, and supporting schedules.
• Provide support to Contracts Managers and Project Managers related to contractual matters.

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a point of coordination between field personnel, project management, project controls, and contract/commercial teams.
• Participate in recurring project meetings related to change management, documentation status, and compliance tracking.
• Escalate documentation issues, missing information, or upcoming contractual deadlines to appropriate project leadership.

Why MICON Group, Inc.?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision, competitive paid time off plans and much more!
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• Michels offers a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your position and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You are detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in fast-paced project environments.
• You are an organized self-starter who takes ownership of documentation accuracy and completeness.
• You are a clear and professional communicator, able to work effectively with field and office teams.
• You understand the business and legal implications of contractual non-compliance.
• You remain eager to learn contract fundamentals, commercial risk concepts, and project processes.
• You are motivated to growinto Contract Manager, Commercial, or broader Project Leadership roles.

What it takes?

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in construction project engineering, project administration, contract coordination, or commercial support roles.
• Basic understanding of construction contracts and change management processes.
• Ability to read and interpret contract language, scopes of work, schedules, and cost-related documentation with guidance.
• Familiarity with construction management and document control platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and professional written communication abilities.
• High attention to detail with a willingness to follow structured processes and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; exposure to dashboards, reporting tools, or scheduling software a plus.
• Experience on $100M+ projects.
• Willingness to regularly work at project site(s) to support assigned project(s).

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability