Contract Manager

Overview About Barnard Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record , a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, annual bonuses, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Position Detail Barnard is seeking a licensed and experienced construction attorney to serve and to act in the capacity of a project dedicated Contract Manager. The Contract Manager will be part of and work directly with a project team to manage all aspects of contracts related to a Project. The position will be based in Bozeman, MT, but will require travel and relocation to Projects.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney.
• Knowledge of construction and insurance coverage law.
• Minimum of 5 years experience.
• Familiar with contract negotiation and drafting.
• Experience with federal contracting law.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Must be able to travel and relocate.

Responsibilities

• Contract review and oversight.
• Contract and changes negotiation.
• Federal and State OSHA matters.
• Work with project teams concerning contract issues.
• Work with management and field personnel concerning legal issues.
• Dispute resolution—negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation.
• Work with outside counsel and experts.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled, E-Verify Employer