Public Works Construction Associate

Best Best & Krieger LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 127,500 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Best & Krieger LLP in California is seeking a Public Works Construction Associate with 3-5 years of experience in advisory and litigation. The candidate should have a degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.

The role involves contract negotiation, extensive document reviews, and attendance at legislative meetings. The salary range for this position is $127,500 - $185,000, based on experience. BBK values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in advisory and litigation focusing on public works construction.
• Proficient in public contracting requirements and independent evaluation.
• Experience in contract negotiation and federal funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive document reviews and interpret technical matters.
• Attend legislative body meetings and evaluate contracting questions.
• Negotiate and draft contracts as per public contracting requirements.

Skills

Advisory and litigation experience

Public contracting knowledge

Contract negotiation and drafting

Document review and interpretation

Engineering or architecture background

Education

Degree in engineering, architecture or construction management

Job description

# Public Works Construction Associate## OverviewCategoryAttorney## DescriptionBest Best & Krieger LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on delivering effective and client-service oriented solutions to complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses and individuals across the U.S. BBK is proud to trace the firm's success back to the groundwork of professionalism and community service laid by its founders 135 years ago. Today, with nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California and in Oregon and Washington, D.C., we efficiently and meaningfully assist our clients with complex, multi-disciplinary issues and provide creative solutions. At BBK, we place a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to culture, community and equal opportunity. We are proud of our workplace culture, where we respect and value our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences.## QualificationsWe have an immediate opening for an attorney with at least 3-5 years of advisory and litigation experience focusing on public works construction. Engineering, architecture or construction management degree and/or extensive experience in construction required. Experience attending legislative body meetings and capable of independently evaluating and responding to routine contracting questions and disputes. This position requires extensive document reviews, including interpretation of technical matters. Must be proficient in public contracting requirements, contract negotiation, drafting and review, federal funding requirements, bid protests, surety/bond issues, insurance issues, government code claims. This position may be based in any office but candidates must be licensed in California.The reasonably expected pay scale for this position seeking an associate with 3 or more years of experience is $127,500 - $185,000. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. Read more about BBK's Work from Anywhere policy: https://bbklaw.com/working-at-bbk**Best Best & Krieger is an equal opportunity employer.**