Contracts Specialist II

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand?

If so, then you've come to the right place!

General Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing construction-related contracts and assisting with the preparation, negotiation, and administration of bid solicitations and proposals, Contract Management processes, the Small Business Compliance Program, major purchase orders, contract changes, and claims in a manner that ensures timely and efficient resolution of issues, claims, and implementation of Company practices that will eliminate or minimize the risk of loss.

Essential Job Accountabilities

1. Assist in investigating, researching, analyzing, and resolving contractual issues.

2. Assist in the administration and preparation of contract changes or modifications, including cost and time impacts, to mitigate risks and protect the Company's interests.

3. Assist in the incorporation of flow down of prime contract specification provisions into lower-tier agreements, which includes review of insurance, bonding, indemnity, payments, compliance Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Disadvantaged, Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Emerging Small Businesses, Services Disabled Veterans, Business Enterprises (D / M / W / SBE), Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) and other relevant provisions to ensure subcontract and vendor compliance with the prime contract and risk coverage omissions are avoided.

4. Assist in contract negotiations and revisions to mitigate risks and protect the Company's interests.

5. Assist in the preparation of required construction documents to ensure contractual compliance and responsiveness during the bidding process and execution phases of a project including, but not limited to, preparing Requests for Information (RFI), Notices of Owner Delays, Notices of Changes, Change Order / Modification Requests, Requests for Equitable Adjustment and other formal contractual documentation required to mitigate risks and protect the Company's interests.

6. Support project leads with preparing, analyzing, and submitting contract modification requests to protect the Company's interest and ensure timely completion of all contractual requirements related to the contract work.

7. Support project leads by working with internal counsel on drafting and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, joint-venture agreements, exclusive dealing agreements, and subcontract agreements with Construction and Design partners.

8. Review and track the Company's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Subcontracting Program to ensure it is in compliance with the Small Business Administration (SBA).

9. Review and approve insurance and bonding certificates to ensure compliance with Company and Owner requirements.

10. Process and monitor Owner / Client required paperwork and maintain accurate files to ensure Company and subcontractor compliance.

11. Deliver accurate and timely information regarding "cleared for work" status of subcontractors to all field personnel to ensure proper execution of work.

12. Ensure subcontract language is in compliance with client and / or prime contract, including mandatory flow-down clauses to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

13. Review Small Business Individual Subcontracting Report (ISR) and Summary Subcontracting Report (SSR) submittals to ensure compliance with SBA requirements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required.

Work Experience

• 2+ years' contract work experience.
• Progressive and well-rounded experience in prime contracts, subcontracts, SBE, compliance, and related functions, in the heavy-civil construction industry.
• Working knowledge of construction industry terminology, business practices, contract administration principles, and contract negotiations principals and strategy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of contract administration principles and practices.
• Familiar with contract provisions and issues commonly found in construction contracts, including indemnity, pay if / pay when paid, consequential damages, delay, differing site conditions, etc.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong project / program management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide creative solutions to problems.
• Ability to negotiate complex contractual agreements, particularly related to federal contracts.
• Thorough understanding of Small Business Administration (SBA) contracting requirements, and ability to effectively communicate Granite's positions to these requirements when necessary.
• Understanding of legal requirements related to contracts, federal procurement, DBE law, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with SAP or Oracle preferred; experience utilizing the Icertis contract lifecycle management software is a plus.
• Skills and ability to work with limited supervision in a highly autonomous environment.
• Ability to implement electronic / software solutions to efficiently manage compliance issues.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Requirements / Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Capable of obtaining a security clearance.

Our Benefits at a Glance :

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.

That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.

Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range :

$68,842.00 - $103,263.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace.

For additional information on applicant / employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property.

Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening.

Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his / her designee.

No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.