What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Specialist position at Wanzek?
Company Overview
MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).
We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.
The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.
MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.
Applicants from the following states are not eligible for this position: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
- 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
Working Environment:
- When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
- This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises
Physical Demands:
What's in it for you:
Financial Wellbeing
- 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, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Discounted National Gym Membership Network
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 ceicareers@mastec.com. 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.
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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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