Senior Paralegal & Contracts Specialist
Company: Kiewit Corporation
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: May 8, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Requisition ID: 172010
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South
Department: Legal
Market: Water/Wastewater
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a District Paralegal/Contracts Specialist for Kiewit, you will
be responsible for providing a broad range of contract management
and legal support functions on each of Kiewit Water Facilities
South projects. Such support functions to include: (1) reviewing,
synthesizing, and organizing each project's contractual documents
and other key project information (permits, amendments, change
orders, etc.), (2) monitoring Kiewit's contractual obligations
through the life of each project, (3) maintaining organizational
tools to track contractual obligations for each project, (4) assist
in developing and maintaining tools to manage contracts, (5)
interface with internal and external document control platforms,
(6) set up and maintain software platforms for the collection and
management of project data, (7) work alongside each project's
staff, district management, and In House Counsel, (8) assist in
drafting project correspondence, (9) provide assistance during the
negotiation of contracts for the district (for example, tracking
the exchange of redlines and taking notes during negotiations),
(10) perform legal research as needed. This position requires a
high degree of organizational skills, professionalism, initiative,
accuracy, and precision. We are looking for a team player who has
the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet
deadlines, milestones, objectives, and exhibits attention to detail
and adaptability.
District Overview
Kiewit's Water Facilities South group is one of Kiewit's leading
water/wastewater districts specializing in constructing water
treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, and
desalination plants. Although we are headquartered in Westlake, TX
(DFW area), with regional offices in Miami FL and Atlanta GA, we
also pursue various projects stretching across the country. We are
looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and
committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.
Because our people receive continuous and extensive training,
hands-on experience, and challenging responsibilities from the day
they join our team, they quickly develop the expertise that has
earned our district its reputation as the premier contractor in the
southeast United States.
Location
Westlake, TX (DFW area) - with the ability to travel to projects in
the Texas and Southeast region on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities
Under supervision of the Senior Contracts Manager and while working
with project management staff and in house counsel this person
will:
Perform activities related to the identification, preservation,
organization, and analysis of information pertaining to assigned
contract matters.
Assist in drafting and organizing project correspondence (and legal
correspondence).
Provide support to Senior Contract Manager for all assigned
agreements within his/her area including drafting of internal memos
and drafting/tracking project (and legal) correspondence.
Assist in development of contract management best practices for the
district.
Support Senior Contracts Manager, business leads, and In House
Counsel with contract negotiations for the district.
Qualifications
A candidate should have and demonstrate:
At least 3 years of experience working as a Paralegal with a law
firm or legal department for a large company.
Paralegal certification from a nationally accredited paralegal
certificate program.
Experience drafting and managing legal correspondence and legal
memos.
Knowledge of legal materials, legal terms, legal processes, etc.
and the ability to develop tools that reference or relate to legal
terms, legal processes, and legal materials.
The ability to collaborate, connect, and build relationships with
others both inside and outside the organization.
Ability to coordinate with a variety of corporate departments.
Ability to work independently and think analytically with minimal
oversight.
Strong organizational skills and emphasis on attention to
details.
Strong skills with Excel and the ability to quickly learn about and
utilize various software platforms utilized by Kiewit, including
document control platforms.
Working knowledge of MS Office 365 suite.
#LI-HW1
Other Requirements:
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with
supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team
environment.
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and
written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and
other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work
within given deadlines.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits
package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier
medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and
dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs,
life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and
generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made
without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics
protected by law.
---
Company: Kiewit
Keywords: Kiewit Corporation, Dallas , Senior Paralegal & Contracts Specialist, Legal , Grapevine, Texas
Click
here to apply!
|