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Hoffman Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing builder specializing in technically complex, sustainable projects across advanced technology, mission critical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets. Since 1922, we’ve grown from entrepreneurial roots into a multi-billion-dollar, employee-owned enterprise—now a dynamic family of companies with a national presence and a legacy of excellence.

At Hoffman Construction, your potential has room to grow. Whether you're on a jobsite or in a corporate office, you’ll be empowered to take initiative, explore new paths, and shape the future of construction. We believe in building opportunity together—by unlocking talent, inspiring innovation, and driving forward the ideas that make a difference.

Join us and benefit from:

+ Competitive pay and advancement opportunities

+ Ongoing professional training and development

+ Comprehensive benefits—including free primary care for you and your family through our dedicated clinics, health insurance, paid time off, and a generous retirement plan.

+ A culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and respect.

We’re hiring across all departments. Discover your future with us.

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Job Summary:

The role will be actively involved in managing all aspects of the Project Client contract , troubleshooting project issues, reviewing draft documents, managing all project related correspondence and resolving claims on behalf of the Company. This position will report to the General Counsel. The Project Contract Attorney will work closely with the on-site project team, risk management, and outside counsel to facilitate smooth project execution and resolve any contractual issues that arise. This is a project-based position and may include visiting one or more of the corporate regional offices regularly. The position may require extended hours or travel depending on project needs and deadlines. This position will be fully in-office.

Essential Responsibilities:

Contract Management

+ Manage the lifecycle of the client contract from inception through completion, including monitoring performance, compliance, modifications, and extensions.

+ Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, monitor contract performance, and assist with the management of any contract disputes.

+ Prepare detailed abstracts summarizing key notice and other provisions in the client contract.

+ Track and update client contracts to support project management contract administration.

Risk Management

+ Help avoid, respond to, negotiate, and resolve disputes.

+ Identify relevant industry regulations, precedents, and best practices as they pertain to company legal documents, contracts, and agreements.

+ Ensure documents, contracts, and agreements are accurate, enforceable, and protect the company’s interests.

+ Perform data analysis to proactively support claims identification and management to mitigate potential legal risk.

+ Support e-discovery and other litigation-related discovery activities.

Collaboration and Communication

+ Collaborate with project managers, legal advisors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve issues.

+ Provide guidance and training to project team members on contract-related matters.

+ Facilitate clear communication regarding contract terms, changes, and project requirements.

+ Resolve disputes and issues related to contract performance and obligations.

+ Maintain accurate and organized records of all contract documents and correspondence.

Documentation and Reporting:

+ Prepare and present regular reports on contract status, performance metrics, and risk assessments.

+ Document and track contract changes, claims, and negotiations

Qualifications:

Professional Experience and Education

+ Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

+ Admission to a state bar and in good standing to obtain in-house admission/certification.

+ Ability to obtain admission to the Idaho state bar

+ At least three (3+) years of working experience in construction law or a related field at a law firm preferred.

Position Related Competencies:

+ Action Oriented – Readily takes appropriate action, seizes new opportunities, and will take on new tasks and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.

+ Communicates Effectively – The ability to develop and deliver clear, audience-appropriate written and oral communications, across all levels, functions, and demographics.

+ Actively and attentively listens to others, encouraging collaboration, and building relationships through respectful communication.

+ Interpersonal Savvy – Relates and builds rapport with diverse groups of people, always acting with diplomacy and tact.

+ Instills Trust – Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, authenticity, and by following through on commitments and maintaining confidentiality.

+ Manages Complexity – Can make sense of complex, high-quantity data by asking the right questions to uncover the root cause of an issue.

+ Being Resilient – Effectively handles and manages setbacks, adversity, or crises, growing from difficult experiences.

Position Related Skills:

+ Strong understanding of construction contracts, legal terminology, and regulatory requirements.

+ Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

+ A strong ability to identify and address potential issues and discrepancies in contracts.

+ Capability to manage contract-related teams and influence stakeholders.

+ Effective in managing multiple contracts and projects simultaneously, if required.

+ Skilled in resolving disputes and managed contract-related conflicts.

+ Project Management skills, including the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

+ Experience with presenting and conducting training for project team members associated with the management of contracts, claims and negotiations related to the project.

+ Ability to use research, analysis and consulting techniques, federal, state, and local government laws, and regulations.

+ Ability to research and mine data to obtain relevant data, evaluate complex situations, develop creative alternatives, and provide recommendations.

+ Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.

+ Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills; interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, mediate conflict, maintain confidence and understand social behavior and interactions.

+ Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes.

+ Ability to travel within assign geographical area, overnight as needed.

+ Patience and professionalism are essential.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

+ Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.

+ Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active construction sites.

+ Must be able to climb stairs, to ascend and descend ladders, scaffold, inspect confined or underground spaces.

+ Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Frequently operates machinery and will use hand/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, and position materials.

+ Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The work is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading print and digital documents.

+ Hearing: Must be able to work in proximity to loud equipment more than 75% of the time. Must be able to wear hearing protection, as necessary. Often required to communicate with customers and co-workers in an office setting and on the job site.

+ Speech: Ability to communicate laws, ordinances, plans, regulations, protocols, directives, and standard operating procedures related to project scope in English.

+ Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate fifty pounds to a height of three feet and carry or push it 50-100 feet.

+ Bending/Twisting: Frequent.

+ Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for purpose of examining project work.

+ Must be able to physically access all areas and levels of construction site for work progress review.

+ Work schedule must be flexible to allow for extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

+ Must use independent judgment, organizational and critical thinking skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.

Application review will consider without limitation the following criteria: qualifications, education, and experience specific to the job description/duties as well as prior experience with Hoffman Construction. Applicants must be able to pass the Hoffman Drug and Alcohol test.

Hoffman Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by employees. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required of the employee of this job. Furthermore, this description is subject to change at the discretion of the company, with or without notice.

Please note, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.

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