Director of Dredging Contracts

Position: Director of Dredging Contracts
Location: Remote
Department: Legal
Reports to: General Counsel
Schedule: Full-Time (Minimum 40 hours/week)
Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. With current and upcoming projects expanding rapidly, we are looking to utilize your claims and contracts expertise to support us in accelerating our organizational growth.
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

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Salary: $160,000-$180,000 annuallyOriginally posted on Himalayas