Regional Contract Lead

Kimley-Horn; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Regional Contract Lead to join our Chamblee, GA office. This on-site role focuses on coordinating contract reviewers, negotiating agreements, and resolving complex issues for public and private clients.

The position requires 3+ years in a related role, strong communication skills, and a proactive, team-driven mindset. Knowledge of AEC contracts is a plus, with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities at Kimley-Horn.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a related role.
• Experience reviewing and resolving contracts (AEC industry preferred).
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented team player with ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and helping resolve complex contract issues.
• Review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients.
• Work with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, ensuring resources and addressing problem areas.
• Organize and manage contract activities that result in high quality reviews, clear advice to project managers on how to proceed, and dedicated partnership to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with General Counsel as appropriate on individual issues and overall quality of contract reviews.

Skills

3+ years experience

Verbal & written skills

Urgency and initiative

Detail-oriented

Independent & teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Regional Contract Lead to join our Chamblee, Georgia (GA) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and helping resolve complex contract issues
• Review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients
• Will work with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, while making sure there are appropriate resources and addressing specific problem areas
• Organize and manage contract activities that result in high quality reviews, clear advice to project managers on how to proceed, and dedicated partnership to resolve issues
• Coordinate with General Counsel as appropriate on individual issues and the overall quality of contract reviews

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a related role
• Relevant experience related to reviewing and resolving contracts (Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AEC private and public sector contracts
• Prior experience in the AEC Industry

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.