Contracts Specialist

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. Reviews professional services contracts and other project-related documentation to assess risk and advise project leadership on ways to mitigate risks and improve cash and financial terms with sound contract language and provisions. Will be responsible for reviewing, editing, redlining and negotiating contracts. Provides continuous contracting and claims support from the preliminary go stage through to project construction, completion and close out in a highly proactive and responsive manner. May support more experienced team members on large and more complex projects. What You'll Do: When requested, conducts project risk assessment (PRA) with team to assess project scope detail and value/risk profile to be used as basis for contract review. Using PRA conducts thorough, context sensitive review of professional service contracts and project documentation to assess risks and compliance with company's contracting policies, procedures and insurance program. Prepares and communicates risk assessments and responds to specific inquiries. Educates project managers, finance and project analysts, business managers and POAs in the basics of risk assessment and the role of Legal Services in contract review and risk evaluation. Serves as the primary liaison (single point of contact) to project team and coordinates with all other Legal and Risk Management, Finance/Tax and Cash Management staff and resources needed to resolve business unit needs. Reviews specialty contracts including but not limited to office leases, technology contracts, general business contracts, joint venture agreements, design build agreements and federal contracts. Provides support as requested for on-going or potential claim situations and in close coordination with Corporate PMA, Enterprise Operations Cash Management, Insurance, Audit and others in Risk Management. Works collaboratively with the Legal Executive Assistant, attorneys and contract specialists to ensure that work loads are balanced and business unit customers receive the highest level of service and responsiveness possible. Responds to inquiries from project leaders and other management in the area of risk assessment. Supports proposal activity as necessary, especially regarding contract language, compliance with insurance requirements and unique issues. Drafts and proposes alternative contract text to proactively mitigate/minimize risk exposure. Provides support for negotiation of contracts with clients and subconsultants. Performs other duties as assigned. What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, legal studies, or related field & 1 year of relevant experience, or Associate's degree in relevant field & 3 years of relevant experience, or Paralegal certification & 4 years of relevant experience, or In lieu of education or certification, 5 years of relevant experience What You'll Bring: Strong oral and written communication skills Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers What We Prefer: Paralegal Certificate strongly preferred Experience reviewing, editing, redlining and negotiating contracts Locations: Kansas City, MO We are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work #J-18808-Ljbffr HNTB Corporation