Position: Director of Dredging Contracts
Location: Remote
Department: Legal
Reports to: General Counsel
Schedule: Full-Time (Minimum 40 hours/week)
THIS ROLE: The Director of Dredging Contracts acts as the conduit between dredging operations and the Legal department, leading the REA/VEQ/Change Order claim process from identification through resolution, representing Curtin as the primary point of contact for clients on disputes and claims, and ensuring documentation and compliance are maintained throughout each project.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Act as the primary conduit between dredging operations and the Legal department
- Lead the REA / VEQ / Change Order claim process from identification through resolution
- Represent Curtin as the primary point of contact for clients on disputes and claims
- Lead negotiations on change orders and claims with Curtin's team in support
- Maintain the active claims tracker and ensure all deadlines and notices are met
- Collaborate with Legal to draft letters, responses, and claim documents
WHO YOU ARE:
Mental Aptitudes
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong integrity, work ethic, and negotiation skills
- Ability to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated team player able to work independently with minimal guidance
- Ability to understand and execute complex instructions
- Big-picture thinker who considers long-term implications of contract and claim decisions
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
Requirements/Preferences
- USACE experience strongly preferred, including direct work on the REA/VEQ claim process
- Construction or marine construction claims experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Valid Driver's License with clean driving record required
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor active projects and coordinate with Project Management to identify and prepare potential claims
- Work with Project Management and Accounting to gather documentation for USACE submittals
- Maintain an active claims tracker and track all deadlines, responses, and notices
- Represent Curtin in client disagreements, disputes, and claims
- Maintain reporting documenting production variations, project events, payment, and quality
- Understand contract requirements and support project teams with compliance
- Attend contract/client meetings and manage dredging project subcontracts
- Support the Bid Team with contract compliance
- Check in with active projects, Legal, and Accounting/Finance daily
- Attend daily production calls and document variations from bid estimates and their causes
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation
- Generous benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD & AD&D/Life Insurance, plus optional additional Life Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts
