Contract Specialist

Veit•Rogers, MN

6d•$75,000 - $95,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Contract Specialist is responsible for the substantive review and negotiation of commercial construction contracts and plays a critical role in managing and facilitating contracts between Veit and its clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. This role requires a proactive, strategic approach to identifying and mitigating risk while cultivating opportunities to strengthen and expand relationships with internal and external customers.

Requirements

Degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Contract Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of five (5) years of experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts, preferably in the construction, engineering, or other project-based industries.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and related business systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate information, direction, and contract-related guidance to all levels of management, employees, clients, suppliers, vendors, and other business associates.
Strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of contractual language, contract documents, and the contracting process.
Ability to quickly comprehend, analyze, interpret, and apply contract provisions and related documentation in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment where prompt review and response are critical to supporting project schedules and business needs.
Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and respond with urgency while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and a positive attitude under pressure.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings with customers, clients, and employees.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Comfortable working in a legal setting.
Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Experience working in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, service agreements, vendor agreements, and confidentiality agreements, to ensure compliance with Company financial, operational, legal, and risk-management guidelines.
Conduct contract negotiations directly with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and other third parties on proposed contract terms and conditions.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion to revise contract language and negotiate terms within delegated authority and established Company risk-tolerance guidelines.
Analyze and interpret contract provisions, identify legal, financial, operational, and commercial risks, draft alternative language, and propose redline revisions that appropriately balance business objectives and risk mitigation.
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in reviewing, negotiating, and resolving contract issues to support project schedules, operational needs, and business objectives while maintaining appropriate risk controls.
Recognize and understand the relationship among parties in a multi-tier contract structure and flow-down requirements to ensure contractual obligations are properly addressed and managed.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Project Management, Estimating, Finance, Safety, Human Resources, and Legal, to communicate contractual requirements and ensure compliance with applicable obligations, including prevailing wage requirements, labor compliance, EEO provisions, insurance requirements, bonding obligations, and union-related provisions.
Provide contract guidance and support to Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and operational leadership.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of issues and contract execution.
Maintain contract records and assist with tracking contract status, approvals, amendments, notices, and other key contractual obligations.
Keep the Contracts Manager and General Counsel informed of significant contract issues, disputes, unusual risks, or matters that may have financial, operational, or legal implications for the Company.
Escalate contractual, legal, or compliance issues that fall outside established authority levels or Company risk tolerance guidelines for review and approval.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across contract processes, templates, training, and risk-management practices.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.