Strategic Partnership

Provide contract management advice to assigned business unit leaders, including operations, project management, and engineering teams. Provide practical, risk-based guidance aligned with business goals, profitability, and successful project execution.

 

Contracting & Commercial Transactions

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including EPC, design build, construction, subcontractor, supplier, and professional services agreements. Evaluate and negotiate key contractual risk provisions, including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, and environmental risk allocation.

 

Project Construction Management Support

Provide legal support across all project phases:

Pre-bid (RFP review, risk identification)

Execution (change management, claims support)

Closeout (final settlements, warranties)

 

Corporate Governance & Compliance Programs

Ensure adherence to Company policies and deliver contract training programs for project teams.

 

Claims & Disputes

Lead and support development of claims, change orders, and dispute resolution strategies, including Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) and negotiation of settlements. 

 

Commercial & Financial Accountability

Support project teams in protecting margin and minimizing financial exposure.  Quantify contract risk and advise on contingency allocation. 

 

Insurance Management

Assist with claims management, insurance applications & renewals, endorsements, certificates of insurance.

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred).

• Minimum of ten (10) years of contract management experience in engineering, construction, construction management, and/or environmental services required.
• Experience supporting executive leadership and cross-functional business teams.
• Experience supporting large, complex projects
• Experience with insurance applications, renewals, claims management, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Copilot

USD $133,000.00 - USD $209,000.00 /Yr.

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below.

SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities — from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.

Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact — on the world and on your own growth.

As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Annual Bonus Program
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO and Paid Parental Leave

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

If you have questions, difficulty using our online system and/or you need an accommodation due to a disability then please contact us about your interest in employment at recruiting@scsengineers.com.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended. All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. You can find a list of job duties of the specific job position you have applied, which SCS reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship that could lead to the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment after background checks are completed.

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