Corporate Construction Manager jobs in Arizona

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports bidding and procurement functions by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction-related contracts (design-build agreements, prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, leases, etc.) according to company policies.
• Ongoing support on interpretation of contracts and claim management procedures; advising on claims as they arise.
• Evaluate and respond to legal process documents served on the Company.
• Provides legal advice in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules.
• Assists in the efficient use, management, and evaluation of outside counsel.
• Manages litigation, arbitration, and mediation processes as necessary, including discovery support.
• Responds to disclosure requests for procurements and prequalifications.
• Advises the Executive team on new developments in the law and proactively identifies problem areas to minimize risk.
• Negotiates workable solutions to complex and sensitive legal issues.

• Works with Executives and legal teams to resolve any project specific issues and to provide legal advice; maintains open and transparent communications and is willing to take direction.
• Prepares prime contract legal reviews for major procurements.

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (technical field a plus), Juris Doctorate, and a state bar admission required.
• 7 - 10 years of legal experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in contracts and negotiations a must.
• At least 5 years of construction law experience is required, preferably in-house.
• Team player with strong communication skills, reporting skills, analytical skills, negotiating skills, and organizational capabilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

• Familiarity with contract documents and/or contract law.
• Admission to Arizona Bar, California Bar, and/or Texas Bar is highly desirable. Ability to qualify for In-House Counsel status with the State Bar of Arizona.

Pre-employment background check and drug screening required

Pulice Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)