Regional Contract Lead

Kimley-Horn•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Regional Contract Lead to join our Houston, Texas (TX) office. This is not a remote position. The role involves coordinating the activities of contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and assisting in the resolution of complex contract issues. The successful candidate will review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients. This position will collaborate with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, ensuring appropriate resources are available and specific problem areas are addressed. The role requires organizing and managing contract activities to ensure high-quality reviews, provide clear advice to project managers, and foster dedicated partnerships for issue resolution. Coordination with General Counsel on individual issues and overall contract review quality is also a key aspect of this role.

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