Contracts, Claims Administration, & Risk Management

• Lead contract administration, compliance, and commercial oversight across projects.

• Support contract negotiation strategy and ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood and managed.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks.

• Assist in managing claims and dispute resolution while protecting company interests and maintaining positive client relationships.

• Set up standardized processes for change order management, entitlement development, and claims documentation.

• Support preparation and negotiation of Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA) and other contractual claims when necessary.

• Lead development and maintenance of portfolio-level risk registers covering contractual, financial, and schedule exposure.

• Provide structured risk analysis and mitigation recommendations to regional leadership.

Planning, Controls, & Execution Oversight

• Oversee planning and project controls frameworks that support schedule management, cost control, and transparency.

• Ensure systems, processes, and reporting support project teams in achieving schedule, budget, and profitability targets.

• Partner with operations leaders to support transitions from preconstruction through project execution and closeout.

• Align contract administration practices with cost control, scheduling, and forecasting frameworks.

• Support development of program-level reporting dashboards for leadership visibility.

Financial Stewardship & Business Acumen

• Support commercial decision-making through sound financial and business judgment.

• Monitor forecasting, cost controls, and project financial performance.

• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to improve visibility into project performance and risk.

• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200, FEMA Public Assistance requirements, and other federal grant funding regulations across all projects.

• Oversee documentation practices supporting allowable costs, procurement standards, and audit readiness.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure contract administration and project controls processes support quality standards and policy compliance.

• Monitor compliance performance and support corrective actions when needed.

Design-Build Commercial Oversight

• Provide commercial oversight of design-build delivery, ensuring alignment between design progression, contract milestones, and payment structures.

• Monitor commercial risks associated with evolving scope, and early construction activities.

Program-Level Risk Management

• Lead development and maintenance of portfolio-level risk registers covering contractual, financial, and schedule exposure.

• Provide structured risk analysis and mitigation recommendations to regional leadership.

Procurement and Subcontract Commercial Governance

• Provide commercial oversight of subcontract procurement, bid leveling, and contract formation.

• Ensure subcontract agreements properly reflect prime contract obligations and federal compliance requirements.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong working relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

• Communicate contractual risks, opportunities, and project performance clearly and professionally.

• Support business development efforts including pursuits, RFP responses, and contract negotiations.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and mentor contracts and controls professionals within the region.

• Promote collaboration between project teams, operations, and support functions.

• Support development of team members through coaching, training, and professional growth opportunities.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to strengthen contract administration and project controls practices.

• Promote adoption of tools, systems, and best practices that improve project transparency and performance.

• Share lessons learned and improvements across project teams.

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, CPA or advanced degree preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in construction finance, accounting, or project controls.

• Proven leadership of financial operations for complex construction portfolios.

• Experience with public or federally funded programs is strongly preferred.

• Experience in island or remote construction environments (e.g., USVI/Caribbean) preferred.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of construction accounting, project-based financial reporting, and revenue recognition.

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel-based financial modeling.

• Working knowledge of federal funding compliance (e.g., Davis-Bacon, FEMA, HUD programs).

• Familiarity with USVI-specific tax and regulatory considerations.

Leadership & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-support capabilities.

• Effective communicator with executive presence and stakeholder influence.

• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and implement process improvements.

• Strong risk management mindset with the ability to operate in complex, high-stakes environments.

This candidate will sit in our St Thomas office.