Contracts Specialist

Department: Estimating & Contracts

Industry:  Construction industry / asphalt paving industry

Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN

Job type: Year-Round / Non-Union

Pay Type / Range:

Hourly / Salary.  $65,000 - $90,000 per year (based on experience and qualifications).

(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).
  • Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).
• Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) – eligibility after one year waiting period.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO Program covering all time away from work.
• Company paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary: This position plays a critical role in managing and overseeing contractual agreements throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. This position ensures that all contracts are compliant with legal standards, company policies, and project requirements. They will collaborate closely with project managers, legal teams, vendors, and clients to negotiate terms, mitigate risks, and support successful project execution.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Contract Administration: Draft, review, and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, to ensure compliance and minimize risk.
• Bid Procurement Coordination: Solicit, track, and organize subcontractor and vendor quotes for active bids.
• Contract Review & Support: Assist in reviewing bid documents, specifications, and contract terms to identify risks and requirements.
• Document Management: Maintain organized records of bid invitations, addenda, RFIs, and proposal submissions.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure all bid submissions meet client requirements and internal standards. Assist in Submission of Proposals.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and address contractual risks; ensure alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Process Development: Assist in creating and refining procurement and contract management processes and systems.
• Collaboration: Work closely with estimating, project management, and accounting teams to support project execution.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of contracts, purchase orders, and procurement activities, along with regulatory requirement recordkeeping; generate reports for leadership.
• Leadership Development: Prepare to take on departmental leadership responsibilities, including mentoring, strategy development, and team management.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in contracts administration, procurement, or construction project support.
• Familiarity with construction contracts (e.g., AIA, subcontractor agreements) and procurement best practices.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, online construction project platform, and construction ERP platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Management, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated interest in leadership and process improvement.

Work Environment

• Office-based
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace. 
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious. 

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:

• Family owned and operated
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.