Real Estate Leasing Specialist

What We're Looking For Provides contracting support and review for real estate leases, lease related documents; and construction related documents and projects. Manage document versions, perform final document reviews, and track documents for execution and distribution. Advise office leadership on lease terms for rent payments, maintenance requests, and communicates with landlords. Provides continuous contracting and lease support from start of the site selection process and review of the RFPs through to project construction completion and close out in a highly proactive and responsive manner. Run and deliver reports from the lease administration database, including rent reports and lease abstracts. Provides training on using the lease administration database to various level end users. Essential Responsibilities: Prior to any contract review conducts project risk assessment (PRA) with team to assess project scope detail and value/risk profile to be used as basis for contract review. Using PRA conducts thorough, context sensitive review of professional service contracts and project documentation to assess risks and compliance with company's contracting policies, procedures and insurance program. Prepares and communicate risk assessments and responses to specific inquiries. Educates project managers and project analysts in the basics of risk assessment and the role of Contracting & Claims (C&C) in contract review and risk evaluation as well as the overall role of Enterprise Operations (EO) regarding Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Cash. Serves as the primary liaison (single point of contact) to project team and coordinates with all other EO staff and resources needed to resolve business unit needs. Reviews specialty contracts including but not limited to office leases, technology contracts, general business contracts, joint venture agreements, design build agreements and federal contracts. Provides support as requested for on-going or potential claim situations and in close coordination with Enterprise Risk Management. Works collaboratively with the Contracting & Claims coordinator, attorneys and contract specialists to ensure that work loads are balanced and business unit customers receive the highest level of service and responsiveness possible. Responds to inquiries from project leaders and other management in the area of risk assessment. Supports proposal activity as necessary, especially regarding contract language, compliance with insurance requirements and unique issues. Drafts and proposes alternative contract text to proactively mitigate/minimize risk exposure. Provides support for negotiation of contracts with clients and sub-consultants. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree 7 years contract review & editing or paralegal experience OR Associate's degree 9 years contract review & editing or paralegal experience Primary Focus Will Include: Reviews specialty contracts including but not limited to: office leases, amendments, commencement letters, estoppels, SNDAs, NDAs, work letters, notice letters, and other communications between HNTB and landlords. Provides support as requested for on-going real estate projects and in close collaboration with accounting and other internal departments. Works collaboratively with the full real estate team, brokers, attorneys and project managers to ensure business unit customers receive the highest level of service and responsiveness possible. Serves as primary liaison to office personnel, administrators, and landlord in regards to lease interpretation and rent questions. Travel required up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Paralegal Certificate Bachelor's Degree Strong oral and written communication skills. Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers. *IND #LI-NF Additional Information Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. #NF . . . The pay range for Washington is $86,020.83 - $134,545.40. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state. . . . . NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES: HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees. At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities. HNTB is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. HNTB does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry level positions. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work

Salary : $86,021 - $0