Transportation/Construction Contract Manager

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners. This opportunity entails being responsible to support issue resolution, risk management, contract administration and compliance, and change management on mega transportation projects of a diverse and complex nature with a contract price of over $4 billion. You will provide services and train staff on contract interpretation and application, oversee contract, state, and federal compliance; oversee and manage project risks, issues, and potential changes to resolution. Generally, you will oversee project staff in review of the contractor’s activities, roles and responsibilities, communication protocols, and execution and application of contract provisions. You will be the primary author of correspondence, vet all project‑specific processes, procedures, and internal management plans, co‑review and comment on all contractor reports and Management Plans, serve as on‑site liaison to the client’s legal department, capture lessons learned, and draft commensurate contract provisions. You will be part of an owner’s representative team providing contractor oversight and project support services. What You’ll Do Provide commercial support on resolving project issues, including application of contract provisions, working with technical and legal experts, and making recommendations for strategies and solutions for resolution. Draft and co‑draft technical memos, policy papers, and issue analysis codifying recommendations, contract position taken, or resolution documents. Review correspondence and work with various members of the project team and the owner to develop responses and propose and draft responses. Oversee the project team’s review of technical and administrative submittal responses, participate in meetings, review reports and minutes, and coordinate project communication utilizing a variety of methods. Assist in the resolution of potential change orders, dispute resolution, and provide claims, formal dispute, and litigation support. Perform administrative audits, including both process and product audits. Identify procedural noncompliance and nonconforming work, opportunities for improvement, and necessary corrective and preventative actions. Review and audit subcontracts, insurance and bonding provisions and subcontracting procedures. Mentor and train the project team on general principles of contract interpretation and application of contract policies and requirements, proper communication and documentation, and risks and liabilities related to project roles and responsibilities. Make recommendations for revisions to contract policies, strategies, and provisions, and revise or draft corresponding contract provisions. Recommendations are in written report format. Perform other duties as assigned. What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Legal Studies, or a related field. 15 years of project management, contract drafting & negotiation, construction claims resolution or related experience. What You’ll Bring Demonstrates a high level of initiative and proactiveness in mitigating risks and recognizing resolutions. Proficient in complex document interpretation, analysis, problem solving, and communication. Decision‑making ability that may have an impact on policies, procedures, or the achievement of strategic goals, project costs, and risk exposure. Excellent writing, editing, verbal, and presentation skills. What We Prefer Juris Doctor or related advanced degree in Legal Studies, Business, Engineering, or Construction Management. Project leadership role requiring engagement with and providing direction to all other project managers and staff. Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Location Nashville, TN (City Center) Equal Employment Opportunity & Disability Accessibility Statement HNTB provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. 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