Preconstruction Contracts Manager - Wanzek Construction

Overview: Responsible for facilitating pre-construction activities, exhibit development, negotiations and providing contract administration support to project teams during project execution. This position will be responsible for coordinating with the site leadership, commercial and legal teams to pro-actively monitor and manage contractual terms.

Location: Perference may be given for candidates that can be located in offices in Fargo, ND or Indianapolis, IN. This position also could be remote, which can be based anywhere in the U.S. This position supports our business across the United States.

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience.

We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business-from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We've built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate negotiation of contract exhibits in support of new projects
• Coordinate with Pre-Construction team and subject matter experts from verbal award of new projects through contract execution to complete internal reviews of exhibits
• Assist in the delivery of a key contract terms review with the project team after contract award but prior to mobilization
• Assist the operations team in drafting notices to clients in accordance with contractual requirements such as those pertaining to force majeure, owner-caused delays, and other contractual matters requiring notices
• Participate in regular project team meetings and proactively engage with the project team
• Advise the Project Manager on the contract change requirements including monitoring and tracking changes and claims through final resolution
• Provide support to the Project Manager, project team, and insurance team in administering, tracking, documenting, and closing our major property insurance claims
• Support project closeout to ensure all contractual requirements are met including administration of certificates and warranties
• Capture contractual lessons learned during project execution and report out during the Close Out Phase Gate
• Ability to be on site up to 25% of the project's duration as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of recent experience in construction contract management on large and complex construction projects in the $30MM to 150MM range
• 3+ years of recent experience in using construction management software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Experience with Viewpoint, Procore and Project Controls software
• Possess subject-matter expertise in contract management principles and techniques
• Possess demonstrated understanding of common construction agreement provisions including warranties, limits of liability, risk of loss, schedule milestones/LD's, force majeure and change orders
• Strong organizational skills, initiative and meticulous attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including drafting contract language
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction contract requirements, contract change conditions, claims analysis, negotiations, change order cost estimates, and time impact analyses

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $96,000-$135,000/year, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact . Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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