Director of Dredging Contracts

Position: Director of Dredging Contracts Location: Remote Department: Legal Reports to: General Counsel Schedule: Full-Time (Minimum 40 hours/week) Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. With current and upcoming projects expanding rapidly, we are looking to utilize your claims and contracts expertise to support us in accelerating our organizational growth.THIS ROLE: The Director of Dredging Contracts acts as the conduit between dredging operations and the Legal department, leading the REA/VEQ/Change Order claim process from identification through resolution, representing Curtin as the primary point of contact for clients on disputes and claims, and ensuring documentation and compliance are maintained throughout each project. WHAT YOU'LL DO:Act as the primary conduit between dredging operations and the Legal departmentLead the REA / VEQ / Change Order claim process from identification through resolutionRepresent Curtin as the primary point of contact for clients on disputes and claimsLead negotiations on change orders and claims with Curtin's team in supportMaintain the active claims tracker and ensure all deadlines and notices are metCollaborate with Legal to draft letters, responses, and claim documentsWHO YOU ARE:Mental AptitudesExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong integrity, work ethic, and negotiation skillsAbility to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environmentSelf-motivated team player able to work independently with minimal guidanceAbility to understand and execute complex instructionsBig-picture thinker who considers long-term implications of contract and claim decisionsStrong documentation and organizational skillsRequirements/PreferencesUSACE experience strongly preferred, including direct work on the REA/VEQ claim processConstruction or marine construction claims experience preferredProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookValid Driver's License with clean driving record requiredYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:Monitor active projects and coordinate with Project Management to identify and prepare potential claimsWork with Project Management and Accounting to gather documentation for USACE submittalsMaintain an active claims tracker and track all deadlines, responses, and noticesRepresent Curtin in client disagreements, disputes, and claimsMaintain reporting documenting production variations, project events, payment, and qualityUnderstand contract requirements and support project teams with complianceAttend contract/client meetings and manage dredging project subcontractsSupport the Bid Team with contract complianceCheck in with active projects, Legal, and Accounting/Finance dailyAttend daily production calls and document variations from bid estimates and their causesWHAT WE OFFER:Competitive compensationGenerous benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance, plus optional additional Life Insurance and Flexible Spending AccountsCurtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.DepartmentLegalEmployment TypeFull-TimeMinimum ExperienceExperienced