Contracts Manager

MasTec Inc•Fargo, ND

5h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for facilitating pre-construction activities, exhibit development, negotiations and providing contract administration support to project teams during project execution. This position will be responsible for coordinating with the site leadership, commercial and legal teams to pro-actively monitor and manage contractual terms. Travel and Location: This position is site based. You can be located in any City or State in the United States. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will travel onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the United States. You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the U.S., helping our team build renewable projects, spending 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
5+ years of recent experience in construction contract management on large and complex construction projects in the $30MM to 150MM range
3+ years of recent experience in using construction management software
Possess subject-matter expertise in contract management principles and techniques
Possess demonstrated understanding of common construction agreement provisions including warranties, limits of liability, risk of loss, schedule milestones/LD’s, force majeure and change orders
Strong organizational skills, initiative and meticulous attention to details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting contract language
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Demonstrated knowledge of construction contract requirements, contract change conditions, claims analysis, negotiations, change order cost estimates, and time impact analyses

Nice To Haves

Experience with Viewpoint, Procore and Project Controls software

Responsibilities

Facilitate negotiation of contract exhibits in support of new projects
Coordinate with Pre-Construction team and subject matter experts from verbal award of new projects through contract execution to complete internal reviews of exhibits
Assist in the delivery of a key contract terms review with the project team after contract award but prior to mobilization
Assist the operations team in drafting notices to clients in accordance with contractual requirements such as those pertaining to force majeure, owner-caused delays, and other contractual matters requiring notices
Participate in regular project team meetings and proactively engage with the project team
Advise the Project Manager on the contract change requirements including monitoring and tracking changes and claims through final resolution
Provide support to the Project Manager, project team, and insurance team in administering, tracking, documenting, and closing our major property insurance claims
Support project closeout to ensure all contractual requirements are met including administration of certificates and warranties
Capture contractual lessons learned during project execution and report out during the Close Out Phase Gate
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Compensation $100k-$130k / year, commensurate with experience
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan