Contract Specialist

About This Role

This role supports operations by offering practical, operations-focused advice on existing and proposed contracts, helping the company identify and mitigate risks during bidding and operational activities. It is an opportunity for a motivated individual with strong communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills, who thrives in an innovative team environment and wants to make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the RFx cycle to ensure NACG

• Review and evaluate RFx packages, developing effective bidding strategies and ensuring contract terms reflect NACG

• Develop and review Subcontractor RFx packages to ensure alignment with NACG

• Ensure a clear understanding of client, subcontractor, and NACG obligations through comprehensive bid review and job kick-off meetings

• Provide expert advice across NACG divisions on contract negotiation, finalization, and subcontract management

• Support Operations

• Oversee contract and subcontract administration, managing changes and updates to control systems for accurate commitment tracking

• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures governing contract management

• Monitor performance to ensure compliance with commitments outlined in contractual agreements

• Collaborate with finance, estimating, operations, legal, and other stakeholders to maintain adherence to project guidelines

• Implement and manage controls to effectively handle changes in scope, terms, conditions, schedule adjustments, material delivery, and performance/bonus criteria

• Coordinate and assist in client contract audits, ensuring thorough and timely responses

• Educate and guide office and operations staff on contractual obligations and issues

• Stay informed of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry practices impacting company contracts and construction operations

Requirements

• 7 years or more of contract management experience, preferably in construction
• Strong knowledge of construction, contract, and business law
• A strong background in negotiating commercial terms and conditions, and handling contractual matters such as warranty, liability, indemnity, and insurance issues
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business, financial, technical, and legal issues and develop practical solutions
• Strong organizational skills to perform and manage competing priorities with attention to detail
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently