Granite Construction-posted 11 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Westminster, CO
1,001-5,000 employees

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary This position is responsible for overseeing construction-related contracts and assisting with the preparation, negotiation, and administration of bid solicitations and proposals, Contract Management processes, the Small Business Compliance Program, major purchase orders, contract changes, and claims in a manner that ensures timely and efficient resolution of issues, claims, and implementation of Company practices that will eliminate or minimize the risk of loss.

  • Assist in investigating, researching, analyzing, and resolving contractual issues.
  • Assist in the administration and preparation of contract changes or modifications, including cost and time impacts, to mitigate risks and protect the Company’s interests.
  • Assist in the incorporation of flow down of prime contract specification provisions into lower-tier agreements, which includes review of insurance, bonding, indemnity, payments, compliance [Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged, Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Emerging Small Businesses, Services Disabled Veterans, Business Enterprises (D/M/W/SBE), Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE)] and other relevant provisions to ensure subcontract and vendor compliance with the prime contract and risk coverage omissions are avoided.
  • Assist in contract negotiations to mitigate risks and protect the Company’s interests.
  • Assist in the preparation of required construction documents to ensure contractual compliance and responsiveness during the bidding process and execution phases of a project including, but not limited to, preparing Requests for Information (RFI), Notices of Owner Delays, Notices of Changes, Change Order/Modification Requests, Requests for Equitable Adjustment and other formal contractual documentation required to mitigate risks and protect the Company’s interests.
  • Support project leads with preparing, analyzing, and submitting contract modification requests to protect the Company’s interest and ensure timely completion of all contractual requirements related to the contract work.
  • Support project leads by working with internal counsel on drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, joint-venture agreements, exclusive dealing agreements, and subcontract agreements with Construction and Design partners.
  • Review and track the Company’s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Subcontracting Program to ensure it is in compliance with the Small Business Administration (SBA).
  • Serve as the technical expert for the Business Unit’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program by ensuring the business unit receives professional compliance support and training.
  • Provide guidance on Company and governmental procurement policies and requirements, such as Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (FAR/DFARS), Procurement Integrity, Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), foreign anti-bribery laws, and import/export regulations to ensure regulations are being adhered to.
  • Serve as the Small Business Program Administrator, including supporting, reviewing, and supporting SBE Process Owners as it relates to the understanding and execution of the Company’s SBE requirements.
  • Review Small Business Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontracting Report (SSR) submittals to ensure compliance with SBA requirements.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required
  • 5+ years’ contract work experience
  • Progressive and well-rounded experience in prime contracts, subcontracts, SBE, compliance, and related functions, in the heavy-civil construction industry
  • Working knowledge of construction industry terminology, business practices, contract administration principles, and contract negotiations principals and strategy
  • Proficiency in the use of contract administration principles and practices
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong project/program management and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to provide creative solutions to problems
  • Ability to negotiate complex contractual agreements, particularly related to federal contracts
  • Thorough understanding of Small Business Administration (SBA) contracting requirements, and ability to effectively communicate Granite’s positions to these requirements when necessary
  • Understanding of legal requirements related to contracts, federal procurement, DBE law, etc.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Skills and ability to work with limited supervision in a highly autonomous environment
  • Ability to implement electronic/software solutions to efficiently manage compliance issues
  • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize issues
  • Capable of obtaining a security clearance
  • Travel required
  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Juris Doctor preferred
  • Experience working with SAP or Oracle preferred; experience utilizing the Icertis contract lifecycle management software is a plus.
  • paid holidays
  • sick leave
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • flexible spending plans
  • special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more
  • 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately
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