Regional Contract Lead

Kimley-Horn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust retirement plan

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous time off

Profit-sharing contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Houston, TX is seeking a Regional Contract Lead to oversee contract reviews and negotiations for public and private clients. This on-site role coordinates reviewers, resolves complex issues, and partners with General Counsel.

You will work across offices to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes, mentor staff, and drive contract process improvements. AEC contract experience and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience reviewing and resolving contracts.
• Experience in AEC contracts preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract reviewers and manage contract flow.
• Review, negotiate, and resolve contracts for public/private clients.
• Collaborate across offices to address contracting needs.
• Organize activities to ensure high-quality reviews and clear guidance.
• Coordinate with General Counsel on issues and review quality.

Skills

Contract review experience

AEC industry knowledge

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Regional Contract Lead to join our Houston, 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.