Contract Manager

Overview Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities. Barnard is seeking a construction Contract Manager to join our underground construction team. The Contract Manager will work with an Operations Manager/Project Manager and be responsible for overseeing all contractual aspects of a construction project with the owner, subcontractors, and vendors, including negotiating terms, monitoring compliance, managing changes, resolving disputes, ensuring the project adheres to budget and legal requirements, and acting as a liaison between the project team and legal counsel when necessary. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, and/or Engineering. Must be willing to travel and relocate. Project sites are located domestically and internationally, so relocation and/or travel are required. At least 10 years of heavy civil construction experience. Experience with heavy civil construction projects including subways, highway tunnels, utility tunnels, water conveyance tunnels, oil & gas, hydroelectric tunnels, and mining. Strong organizational and time management skills. Attention to detail. Understanding of legal documentation. Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 products especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Responsibilities Oversee contract lifecycle Negotiate contracts Advise management Supervise contract implementation Monitor contractor performance and risks Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Contract Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr