Senior Construction Subcontract Negotiator

Cosmo Cabinets; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision Insurance

401(k) Offered

PTO - 3 Weeks

Job summary

Cosmo Cabinets in Georgia is hiring a Construction Contract Administrator to review and negotiate subcontracts with general contractors before we sign them. This is a contract negotiation and risk role, not a document control role.

You will read every GC subcontract that comes through our door, identify clauses that create unacceptable risk, and negotiate them out before signature. The role supports multi-family projects and requires precise redlines and coordination with outside counsel when

Qualifications

• 5+ years reviewing and negotiating construction contracts on the subcontractor or GC side.
• Legal background: JD or paralegal certificate or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Working knowledge of Statelien law and payment bond law; multi-state exposure is a plus.
• Clear, precise writing — redlines and exception letters issued under company name.

Responsibilities

• Review GC subcontracts, master subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and change orders for terms shifting risk to us.
• Redline contracts, issue exception letters, and negotiate with contractors until terms are signable.
• Flag deal-breakers to leadership with clear recommendations: sign, negotiate, or walk away.
• Build and maintain our subcontract clause playbook with standard and fallback positions.
• Track insurance, additional insured endorsements, bonds, and certificate compliance.
• Manage lien waivers, preliminary notices, and notice deadlines on active multi-family projects.
• Pull governing contract language during disputes and support the project team accordingly.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on matters requiring a lawyer.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Attention to risk

Legal knowledge

Written communication

Education

JD or paralegal certificate

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Job description

Cosmo Cabinets in Georgia is hiring a Construction Contract Administrator to review and negotiate subcontracts with general contractors before we sign them. This is a contract negotiation and risk role, not a document control role.

You will read every GC subcontract that comes through our door, identify clauses that create unacceptable risk, and negotiate them out before signature. The role supports multi-family projects and requires precise redlines and coordination with outside counsel when