Senior Contracts & Compliance Lead

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a centralized contracts team, reviewing and standardizing complex contracts and forms. You will collaborate with counsel and internal teams to implement standardized processes and training across the organization.

You will mentor staff, update templates, and manage the legal database while ensuring compliance with company strategy and values. Expect interaction with project teams and external partners in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 8+ years contract management experience required.
• Proficiency in Lexis and MS Office; ability to conduct legal research.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to contract administration and subcontracting processes.
• Assists counsel in resolution of subcontractor and supplier compliance issues, including insurance issues.
• Oversees development of project-specific subcontract templates and legal forms for review and approval by counsel.
• Maintains and administers term sheets for subcontractors and suppliers; records and processes term sheets.
• Leads contracts-related training and develops content for employees.
• Manages and updates legal database of transactions and claims; opens/closes files and tracks status.
• Assists counsel with discovery and document collection as needed.
• Partners with counsel to prepare and administer complex contracts (leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, employment).
• Provides coaching and mentoring to Project Coordinators, Project Managers and Contract Specialists.
• Updates contract forms and insurance claim documents and data as requested.
• Coordinates with national teams to review policies on contract and risk management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Lexis

Legal research

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Preferred)

8+ years contract management experience

Tools

MS Office

Lexis

Job description

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a centralized contracts team, reviewing and standardizing complex contracts and forms. You will collaborate with counsel and internal teams to implement standardized processes and training across the organization.

You will mentor staff, update templates, and manage the legal database while ensuring compliance with company strategy and values. Expect interaction with project teams and external partners in a dynamic environment.