Contracts Attorney

Job Description

Contracts Attorney

The Contracts Attorney is responsible for providing legal support and advice for construction projects and will support business units within The Cianbro Companies as needed. This position provides contract risk assessments to management and serves as the legal authority for contract negotiation, administration, project support, and dispute resolution. This position may require frequent travel to regional and corporate offices, and active projects, within the eastern United States, and will be based out of the A / Z Corporation office in North Stonington, CT.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts for construction and construction management services for commercial and industrial construction projects where the contract sum generally is based on a stipulated sum or the cost of the work (with or without a guaranteed maximum price).
• Draft and negotiate Design-Build agreements with owners and agreements with the designers as a designer of record or upon delegated design authority.
• Develop a suitable risk profile in line with corporate expectations for construction business opportunities, draft and negotiate acceptable contract terms.
• Draft and negotiate consents to assignments with lenders providing financing to Owners for projects in construction.
• Assist in negotiating agreements with subcontract service providers.
• Provide education and advice to project teams on managing contract requirements.
• Support project team performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee resolution of contract disputes, claims, and significant change orders.
• Work with the project team on issues related to contract administration.
• Support other business units on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications / Requirements

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.