- 7+ years of relevant experience negotiating or advising on contracts in one or more of the following environments:
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Federal government contracting
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Construction, engineering, or EPC projects
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Energy or infrastructure development
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Experience supporting active project execution, including change management, contract interpretation, and commercial issue resolution.
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Experience working directly with project managers, commercial teams, or business leadership in a project-driven environment.
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Demonstrated ability to review and mark up complex contracts and explain risk positions to non-legal stakeholders.
Knowledge & Skills
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Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and risk allocation.
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Experience working with prime and subcontract structures on large projects.
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Ability to independently evaluate contract language and identify material risk issues.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be someone who:
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Is comfortable negotiating contract terms and advising project leadership on risk, not simply administering executed agreements.
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Can analyze contract language and propose practical solutions to complex commercial issues.
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Demonstrates strong judgment regarding what issues should be escalated to Legal versus those that can be resolved independently within established risk parameters.
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Has experience supporting construction, infrastructure, or federal contracting environments where contracts are actively managed during project execution.
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Is capable of working independently while coordinating closely with legal, project, and commercial teams.
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Can operate effectively in a project-driven environment where contractual issues arise in real time and practical, business-oriented solutions are required.
Candidates whose experience is limited primarily to contract administration systems, document processing, or clerical contract management functions are unlikely to be a good fit for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience supporting DOE, DOD, or other federal infrastructure projects.
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Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, or related federal procurement frameworks.
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Experience supporting EPC, design-build, or large construction projects.
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NCMA certifications (CCCM, CFCM, CPCM) are a plus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: 10%
Overnight required: Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]
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Stationary Position - Frequently
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Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
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Climb - Seldom
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Kneel - Seldom
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Grab - Seldom
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Bend - Seldom
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Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS
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Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
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Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Wet or Humid - Seldom
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Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
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Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
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Working in high places - Seldom
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Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
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Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
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Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
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Work with Electricity - Seldom
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Work with explosives - N/A
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Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
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Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom
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Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions______________________
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, SEX (INCLUDING GENDER, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY), AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN STATUS, AND/OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, INCLUDING DISABILITY AND PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS.
WE PROHIBIT ALL TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR IF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOB APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, OR HIRING PROCESSES OR TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT Oscar Rodriguez at [email protected]
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