Strategic Contract Specialist – Construction & Subcontracts

ARCO Companies; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for children

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charity match

Insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeks a Contract Specialist to manage subcontractor and vendor agreements, ensuring policy alignment and risk mitigation. You will partner with Project Managers, Legal and Finance teams, reviewing contracts, advising on insurance obligations, and proposing edits to downstream forms under leadership guidance.

Excellent communication and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a contract administrator, contract manager, contract specialist, or similar role.
• A legal background: JD, paralegal certificate, or equivalent hands-on construction contract experience with real depth.
• Knowledge of legal requirements associated with contracts.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build solid relationships with internal Project Managers, the Legal and Finance teams, and outside vendors.
• Excellent customer service and verbal/written communication skills; must be extremely organized and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate subcontracts and other vendor agreements, ensuring that contracts align with internal policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for Project Managers regarding insurance and contractual obligations in subcontractor and vendor agreements.
• Maintain a fluent understanding of standard downstream forms
• Serve as a collaborative partner with controllers and operations stakeholders
• Suggest edits to downstream forms and facilitate changes under the supervision of department leadership
• Interpret contract provisions to help resolve claims and questions submitted by subcontractors
• Identify potential risks that contract changes may pose to the company, and analyze and reduce identified risk

Skills

Contract administration

Vendor contracts

Education

JD or paralegal cert

Job description

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeks a Contract Specialist to manage subcontractor and vendor agreements, ensuring policy alignment and risk mitigation. You will partner with Project Managers, Legal and Finance teams, reviewing contracts, advising on insurance obligations, and proposing edits to downstream forms under leadership guidance.

Excellent communication and detail orientation are essential.