Paralegal

Overview We are seeking an experienced Contract & Risk Management Paralegal to support our construction and engineering operations. This role manages owner contracts, subcontractor agreements, lien waivers, insurance compliance, and related contract-risk processes while partnering with Operations, Project Management, Accounting, Risk Management, and legal counsel. This position would report to our Derwent, Ohio office Monday-Friday. Responsibilities Review, prepare, negotiate, track, and maintain owner contracts, subcontracts, consulting agreements, amendments, lease agreements, non-disclosure agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and related project documents. Review owner agreements for payment, indemnification, insurance, warranty, schedule, termination, dispute resolution, and other risk-allocation provisions; elevate high-risk terms to management or legal counsel. Administer AIA agreements and forms, including owner contracts, general conditions, payment applications, change orders, and supporting documentation. Ensure subcontract terms appropriately flow down applicable obligations from owner and prime contracts. Manage conditional, unconditional, partial, and final lien waivers; coordinate documentation with Accounts Payable and project teams before payment. Review Certificates of Insurance and required endorsements; track expirations, renewals, and deficiencies for subcontractors, vendors, and consultants. Verify contract compliance for Commercial General Liability, Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions, Workers Compensation, Automobile Liability, Umbrella / Excess Liability, Additional Insured, Waiver of Subrogation, and Primary & Non-Contributory requirements. Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready contract and compliance records; support claims, disputes, audits, and litigation preparation. Administer subcontractor pre-qualification process to ensure qualified subcontractors are utilized. Help improve contract administration, approval, and risk-management processes across the organization. Qualifications Associate or Bachelor degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business, Construction Management, or a related field. Paralegal certification preferred. 5+ years of relevant experience in construction, engineering, industrial contracting, or commercial contract administration. Working knowledge of construction contracts, AIA forms, lien waivers, insurance requirements, and Certificates of Insurance. Experience reviewing both owner agreements and subcontractor contracts. Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate contract requirements clearly to operational teams. Other : Protects the company from contractual, financial, and insurance-related risk while enabling timely project execution and payment compliance. #J-18808-Ljbffr