Contracts Specialist​/Preconstruction

IEA Constructors is seeking a Contracts Specialist (Preconstruction) in Fargo, ND. This role involves facilitating pre-construction activities, negotiating contracts, and providing administration support to project teams. The position requires coordination with various teams and includes up to 25% travel. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least three years of experience in construction contract management. Strong knowledge of contract principles and construction management software is essential.
Position: Contracts Specialist (Preconstruction)
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 project, engineering, development, commercial and legal teams to negotiate contract exhibits and pro-actively monitor contractual terms.

Location: This is an office position based in Fargo, ND with up to 25% travel throughout the U.S.
Company Overview

Mas Tec 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.

Mas Tec Renewables group is part of the Mas Tec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. Mas Tec’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 pre-construction activities with 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 as needed
• 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
• 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 travel to company offices, client offices, and project sites up to 20% of the time
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or relevant discipline; or equivalent experience
• Three+ years of recent experience in construction contract management on large and complex construction projects in the $30MM to 150MM range
• Two+ 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 knowledge in contract principles
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and meticulous attention to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Knowledge of construction contract requirements and associated contract exhibits
• General knowledge of adjacent disciplines such as Estimating, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
• $70k-$100k/yr
• 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…