Analyst/Specialist

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing multi-disciplined firm, as a Contract Analyst specializing in alternative delivery projects. You will review, negotiate, and manage contracts for complex projects, collaborating with internal and external teams. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience in A/E/C, and a focus on design-build or alternative delivery contracts. The position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. It can be 100% remote, with a preference for proximity to a Benesch office location. Benesch is committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 8+ years’ experience in contract review, with a focus on design-build or alternative delivery contracts strongly desired
• Experience in the A/E/C industry required
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to handle multiple priorities under deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confidence negotiating with internal teams and external clients

Responsibilities

• Review alternative delivery project contracts (including DB, PDB, CMGC, and P3) to identify, assess, and mitigate risk
• Draft and negotiate contract modifications, with a focus on protecting company interests in non-traditional delivery models
• Summarize key contract provisions for project teams and leadership, with clear recommendations for risk mitigation
• Manage subcontracts, ensuring flow-down of prime contract obligations and verification of insurance compliance
• Support business development and proposal efforts, particularly around unique terms associated with alternative delivery
• Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, and clients to drive successful negotiation outcomes
• Track and report on the status of ongoing contract negotiations
• Participate as a valued member of Benesch’s Risk Management Team, contributing to process improvements and knowledge sharing

Preferred Qualifications

Paralegal certification or Juris Doctorate is a plus!

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans
• 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan
• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement