Senior Contract Negotiator - Engineering & Construction

Hive + Co; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive + Co is seeking a lead Contract Analyst to negotiate, draft, and administer moderate to highly complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts, coordinating with Legal and internal stakeholders.

The role requires a BS in business/finance and at least 8 years of contracting experience; you will report to leadership on contract health and help shape contracting strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience applying contracting principles.
• Experience negotiating terms, drafting and administering contracts.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced degree such as MBA or JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contract terms and analyze commercial sections across proposals.
• Prepare, maintain and communicate records and reports for contract requirements.
• Provide consultative contract administration support for project leadership.
• Protect company interests by enforcing warranties and mitigating risk.
• Develop and execute risk mitigation and claims prevention strategies.
• Develop standard contract templates and project procedures.
• Manage supplier performance criteria and service levels.
• Oversee amendments to agreements using various models.
• Lead negotiation strategies for highly complex deals.
• Analyze pricing claims and negotiate settlements on changes-in-law.
• Coordinate and track documents for force majeure events.
• Ensure activities comply with company policies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Contract administration

Risk management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Job description

Hive + Co is seeking a lead Contract Analyst to negotiate, draft, and administer moderate to highly complex Engineering, Procurement and Construction contracts, coordinating with Legal and internal stakeholders.

The role requires a BS in business/finance and at least 8 years of contracting experience; you will report to leadership on contract health and help shape contracting strategies.