Regional Contract Lead

Kimley-Horn; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks a Regional Contract Lead to join our Dallas, TX or Fort Worth, TX office. This on-site role coordinates the contract review flow, provides training, and resolves complex issues for public and private sector clients.

The position requires negotiating contracts, guiding project managers, and coordinating with General Counsel to ensure high-quality reviews and timely decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in a related contract role.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associates preferred.
• Knowledge of reviewing and resolving contracts.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with a sense of urgency.
• Detail-oriented team player with confidentiality awareness.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent follow-through and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel to coordinate with corporate counsel and training.
• Ability to partner with diverse leadership and teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract reviewers and manage contract flow.
• Review, negotiate, and resolve contracts for public and private clients.
• Organize contract activities and provide clear guidance to project managers.
• Coordinate with General Counsel on issues and quality of reviews.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Urgency to meet deadlines

confidentiality

Office software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Regional Contract Lead to join our Dallas, Texas (TX) or Fort Worth, 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 issues
• Review, negotiate, and help resolve contracts for both public and private sector clients
• Organize and manage contract activities that result in 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

• 8+years experience in a related role
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associates preferred)
• Knowledge related to reviewing and resolving contracts
• 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 maintain confidentiality and provide excellent internal and external client service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent follow through skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel occasionally to coordinate with corporate counsel and to attend in-house training programs
• Ability and desire to partner with diverse and dynamic leadership and teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities