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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Luster National's roles stay open a median of 18 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Luster National's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Luster National
- moderate 10 stale, 1 reposted of 66 open
- Hiring momentum
- 84 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Luster National's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Luster National.
About this role
The Contracts and Claims Specialist will support large civil infrastructure projects by administering construction contracts from award to closeout, reviewing change orders and contractor claims, and maintaining organized project records. The role involves negotiating claims, preparing cost estimates, and advising project teams on contract interpretation and risk management. This position is for future roles, allowing candidates to join a talent pool for upcoming opportunities.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Luster National as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years' experience in contract administration, change order management, and claims analysis on large (> $500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
- Working knowledge of standard construction contract documents and public agency contracting requirements across both traditional and alternative delivery methods.
- Demonstrated success administering and negotiating complex civil works contracts as an owner’s representative or in a role protecting client interests.
- Ability to interpret design documents, schedules, cost reports, and commercial terms to build clear entitlement narratives and quantum analyses.
- Proficiency with industry standard project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, etc.).
Nice to have
- Master's degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration.
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) through the National Contract Management Association (NCMA).
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE), or Architect Registration (AIA).
- Experience with schedule and delay analysis tools (e.g., Deltek Acumen Fuse, Schedule Cracker, Steelray, etc.).
- Experience with enterprise contract, cost, and document management systems (e.g., Oracle Primavera Unifier, Aconex, SAP, Procore, e-Builder, Kahua, etc.).
What you get
- Unlimited flexible time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
- Long-term disability insurance
Worth weighing
- This posting is for future roles, not for an immediate opening, which may affect the urgency of application and hiring timelines.
- The salary range is broad, and actual compensation may vary based on several factors, which could lead to uncertainty for candidates regarding expected pay.
- The role involves complex project environments, which may require strong negotiation skills and the ability to handle disputes effectively.
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Listed by Luster National on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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