This position will support the Legal and Risk Team with preparation, negotiation, and execution of a variety of commercial contracts across MWHC’s lines of business, and in conformance with MWHC’s policies and practices.
Provide pre-claim and claim support and resources to legal and project teams to prepare and negotiate claims as required.
Negotiate changes to contract terms and conditions to reduce risk exposure.
Assist in developing contract risk summaries.
Coordinate with the Legal and Risk Team and advise the Project Management Team on contractual risk and provide recommendations to mitigate those risks.
Support Legal and Risk Team with subcontractor, vendor and supplier negotiations.
Participate in risk reviews and functional management team reviews.
Support MWHC’s Procurement Team with questions pertaining to insurance and bond requirements, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, etc.
Requirements
contract management
ms office
bachelor's degree
multitasking
compliance
delivery methods
Experience working for a national commercial construction company or closely related industry preferred.
Ability to manage time sensitive matters, multitask and manage competing priorities.
Must be detail oriented.
Proven experience negotiating and creating contracts.
Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines to meet deadlines and to shift work activities to meet immediate response needs.
Minimum 5 years' contract management and procurement experience on construction projects, including water infrastructure projects.
Experience in execution of construction contracts, compliance with terms, including insurance compliance.
Four-year degree in legal studies, business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training.
Minimum 5 years' experience working in-house for a professional services company, preferably in engineering or construction.
Possess knowledge of subcontracting, supplier agreements, insurance and bond requirements, term resolution negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, as well as suppling prime contracting support.
Proactive and work well independently.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint, as well as an aptitude for learning new database software. Advanced MS Word skills are a must.
Posses knowledge of alternative delivery methods, including CMAR, DB, CMS and Hard Bid project delivery methods. Familiar with applicable terms and requirements of construction and related agreements.
Benefits
10 Paid Holidays
401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
Employee Referral Program
100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
Paid Parental Leave Program
Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
Paid Sick and Safe Leave
Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
pre-employment screening includes drug and background checks.
Company
Overview
Founded in 1820
Innovations in clean water
The company's origins trace back to innovations in clean water and sewage systems during cholera outbreaks.
Billion-dollar revenue
Financial scale
The company operates at a financial scale supported by billion-dollar revenue and strategic investments from Oaktree Capital.
18 MGD capacity
Water treatment plants
The company builds state-of-the-art greenfield water treatment plants with capacities as high as 18 million gallons per day (MGD).
Revolutionizing clean water amid cholera outbreaks.
Operates nationwide in the U.S. with affiliates Slayden and Methuen.
Specializes in water, wastewater, industrial water, heavy civil, and broader infrastructure builds.
Constructed the world's largest ballasted-clarifier facility and tunneled miles for raw water conveyance.
Partners on major ventures like Texas’s Lake Travis system and San Francisco’s biosolids digesters.
Culture + Values
We act with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all our dealings.
We work together as one team to deliver exceptional results.
We strive to exceed expectations and deliver the highest quality.
We ensure a safe working environment for everyone, every day.
We embrace change and continuously seek out better ways to serve our clients and communities.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero by 2050
Environmental Goal
Striving for net zero emissions by the year 2050.
Actively invests in renewable energy solutions and energy-efficient technologies.
Focuses on waste reduction and implementing sustainable construction practices.
Enhances environmental performance on every project by integrating sustainability into design and execution.
Inclusion & Diversity
Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, focusing on gender equality and leadership opportunities.
Strives for balanced gender representation, with progress on women in leadership roles.
Implemented strategic initiatives to increase the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups.