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-ter