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Job Summary

You will be expected to negotiate terms and conditions on contracts for construction procurement for awarded projects. Your role will have a heavy focus on developing, reviewing and negotiating contracts with subcontractors, vendors, services, and suppliers from start to finish on all agreement types.

Individuals with experience in an engineering and/or construction related role preferred, as well as basic contracts review/development/negotiation experience is desired. We're looking for a team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives. Someone that is detail-oriented, highly motivated with the ability to effectively manage time.

Key Responsibilities

1.    Able to communicate via phone and/or email to solve problems quickly.
2.    Analyze and understand prime and subcontract insurance certificates; interact with contract administrators to ensure appropriate evidence of insurance coverage is provided prior to contract execution.
3.    Detailed and organized work ethic to help facilitate reviews and make sure items are proceeding promptly.
4.    Develop contracts, using our lnEight system.
5.    In co-operation with the legal department, will assist in negotiating the terms and conditions of agreements, and documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments required.
6.    Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors when required.
7.    Responsible for assisting in establishing, negotiating, and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions of Sundt's agreements.
8.    Support procurement staff meetings and provide legal communication to the team as needed.
9.    The ideal candidate will have the ability to draft subcontracts and purchase orders for construction projects. Knowledge of unit price contracts is beneficial.
10.    Understanding of construction estimates and budgets.

Minimum Job Requirements

1.    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
2.    Four-year Engineering, Construction Management Degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience 5 or more years.
3.    lnEight Software experience highly encouraged.
4.    Past experience as an Engineer, Project Manager, or Estimator is desired but not required.
5.    Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
6.    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
1.    May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
2.    Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
3.    Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
4.    Will interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
5.    Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.
6.    Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
7.    Will use telephone, computer system, email, and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:  Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list:
Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee-Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

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