Construction Contract Lead

American Red Cross

Contract Lead overseeing contract development and administration for construction projects at American Red Cross. Managing supplier relationships and leading volunteers in project activities.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract development, administration, and negotiation within the construction industry, while effectively managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential for coordinating with various stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines.

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Contract DevelopmentConstruction Industry KnowledgeRFP EvaluationClient ServiceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationBidding ProcessesContract TerminologyLiensInvoicingProofreadingEditing

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationTeam PlayerAbility to Multi-task

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAdobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

Construction ExperienceContract Risk MitigationSupplier ManagementVendor RelationsCustomer Contact Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee complex activities pertaining to contract development, selection and award, contract administration, and customer contact activities.
Manage relationships with third party suppliers, vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.
Develop, conduct, and evaluate RFP’s (requests for proposal) as requested by RES Construction Project Managers.
Draft, manage and complete construction and related contracts.
Red-line and negotiate terms within established guidelines to mitigate contractual risk.
Serve as the key contact person to coordinate matters between the legal department, construction and risk management teams.
Track deadlines, contract deliverables and receivables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Construction experience preferred.
Ability to work under tight deadlines with expeditious multi-tasking.
Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to efficiently proofread/edit documents.
Strong knowledge of construction industry practices and procedures.
Strong knowledge of bidding processes, contract terminology, liens, and invoicing.
Proven ability to provide exceptional client service.
Ability and willingness to learn, cross-train and work as a team player.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting at 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition