Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate owner/CM, design‑build, subcontract, purchase order, equipment rental, master supply, NDA, teaming, JV and professional services agreements.
• Structure, negotiate, and update contract templates, playbooks, and clause libraries to align with corporate standards and insurance requirements.
• Support public and private sector procurement, bid protests, prequalification, and compliance with RFP/RFQ and small/diverse business participation rules.
• Guide project teams on claim preservation, notice, change orders, delays, acceleration, differing site conditions, defective work, backcharges and pass‑through claims.
• Manage pre‑dispute processes such as issue escalation, negotiation, mediation, DRBs and oversee outside counsel for litigation, arbitration and surety matters.
• Handle lien and bond claims, subcontractor defaults/terminations, and develop practical protocols for claims documentation.
• Partner with Risk/Insurance to align insurance strategies with project risk profiles.
• Counsel on licensing, permitting, mechanic’s lien/bond compliance, prevailing wage, certified payroll and other public procurement rules.
• Advise on craft labor issues, coordinate with HR and employment counsel on union agreements, project labor agreements and jurisdictional disputes.
• Develop SOPs, risk‑mitigation workflows, and best practices to support the strategic growth of Next 150 self‑perform operations.
• Collaborate with Safety on OSHA/MSHA compliance, incident response and post‑incident reviews.
• Lead training programs for project teams and field leadership on contract compliance, claims preservation, documentation standards and operational risk management.
• Support ethics and compliance initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Hold a JD from a top‑tier U.S. law school with approximately eight years of legal experience, including at least three years as in‑house counsel for a construction firm.
• Demonstrated ability to advise field superintendents, project executives and division leadership on complex construction contracts and disputes.
• Experience with public and private contracting for institutional, commercial, residential and developer projects; self‑perform trade or craft‑labor support is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proven negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and contract lifecycle management software.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, sometimes on short notice.

Benefits

Employees benefit from multi-dimensional training through Gilbane University, gaining leadership and technical skills while working with an experienced team that offers daily industry learning. The role also provides opportunities to protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and its clients, developing personal leadership qualities.

Compensation is competitive, with a salary range of $185,000 to $260,000 plus benefits and a retirement program. Gilbane is an affirmative-action, equal‑opportunity employer and does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

• Salary range $185,000–$260,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance