Contract Specialist- Construction

Contract Specialist- Construction

📍 Torrington, CT (Onsite)

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$130,000 base salary DOE


• Generous benefits package


• 401(k) with 6% company match


• PTO + paid holidays

About the Opportunity

A booming heavy civil construction company is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage contract administration, risk mitigation, and compliance across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and construction projects. This role is heavily involved throughout the project lifecycle, particularly during the bid, negotiation, and award phases, ensuring contracts are structured to protect the company's interests and properly transfer risk.

What You'll Own

• Review prime contracts to identify contractual, financial, liability, and compliance risks


• Draft, negotiate, and administer subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other contract documents


• Ensure proper risk transfer through indemnification, insurance requirements, waivers, and subcontract language


• Conduct contract audits and support company-wide risk management initiatives


• Partner with project managers and leadership to resolve contractual issues and maintain compliance


• Manage contract administration throughout all project phases, from bidding through closeout


• Review and interpret AIA, EJCDC, and ConsensusDocs agreements


• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation across 25–30 active projects


• Support procurement and ongoing contract needs for projects that may span multiple years


• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Trimble, and other construction management platforms

Project Environment

• Approximately 20 projects awarded annually


• Project sizes ranging from under $25M to over $50M


• Multiple subcontractors, vendors, and purchase orders per project


• Long-duration projects that can extend up to four years


• Exposure to heavy civil, engineering, commercial, and federally funded projects

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of construction contract administration or contract management experience


• Strong understanding of construction contracts, risk allocation, and compliance requirements


• Experience working with AIA, EJCDC, and ConsensusDocs agreements


• Knowledge of subcontracts, purchase orders, indemnification, insurance requirements, and liability provisions


• Ability to identify risks, negotiate contract terms, and protect company interests


• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills


• Heavy civil, infrastructure, engineering, or commercial construction experience preferred


• Familiarity with government-funded project requirements is a plus

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.