Regional Contract Lead

Kimley-Horn • Austin, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Regional Contract Lead to join our Austin East, Texas (TX) office! This is not a remote position. The role involves coordinating contract reviewers, managing contract flow, providing training, and resolving complex contract issues. The lead will review and negotiate a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients, working with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices. This includes ensuring appropriate resources are available and addressing specific problem areas. The position requires organizing and managing contract activities to ensure high-quality reviews, clear advice to project managers, and dedicated partnership in issue resolution. Coordination with General Counsel is expected as appropriate for individual issues and overall contract review quality.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in a related role
• Relevant experience related to reviewing and resolving contracts (Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AEC private and public sector contracts
• Prior experience in the AEC Industry

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and helping resolve complex contract issues
• Review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients
• Work with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, while making sure there are appropriate resources and addressing specific problem areas
• Organize and manage contract activities that result in high quality reviews, clear advice to project managers on how to proceed, and dedicated partnership to resolve issues
• Coordinate with General Counsel as appropriate on individual issues and the overall quality of contract reviews

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Student loan matching in our 401(k)
• Performance-based bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed