Regional Contract Lead

Kimley-Horn; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-to-1 company match on retirement

Low-cost health coverage

Time off and flexible scheduling

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

New Parent Leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Regional Contract Lead to join our Austin, TX office. This on-site role coordinates contract reviewers, negotiates matters, and provides guidance to project managers across offices to ensure high-quality contract reviews and timely resolutions.

You will train staff, resolve complex contract issues for public and private clients, and work with General Counsel as needed. AEC experience and strong communication are highly valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in contract review/lead role.
• AEC industry experience 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 and manage the flow of contracts.
• Review, negotiate, and help resolve contracts for public and private sector clients.
• Work with staff to address contracting needs across offices and allocate resources.
• Organize and manage contract activities to ensure high quality reviews and clear guidance to project managers.
• Coordinate with General Counsel on issues and overall quality of contract reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-initiative

Detail-oriented

Team player

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Regional Contract Lead to join our Austin, Texas (TX) 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.