Contract Lifecycle Specialist & Negotiation Expert

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers; Iowa Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers in the United States seeks a Contract Administrator to draft, review, and manage complex agreements. You will coordinate lifecycle, liaise with legal, procurement, and finance, and ensure compliance while maintaining records.

The role supports negotiations, performance tracking, and renewals. Remote or hybrid work options, full-time, with opportunities for professional development and certification support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration or management.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycles and commercial agreements.
• Experience reviewing terms, SOWs, pricing schedules, and vendor agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with procurement/ERP systems is a plus.
• Professional certifications (CPCM, CFCM, CCCM) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and administer contracts, agreements, amendments, and statements of work.
• Coordinate the contract lifecycle from request through renewal and closeout.
• Review terms, pricing, milestones, and performance requirements for accuracy.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Support negotiations with vendors, clients, and service providers.
• Monitor obligations, renewal dates, deadlines, and compliance.
• Maintain organized contract records and documentation.
• Identify risks and potential compliance issues and elevate as needed.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, and status updates for management.
• Track performance, spend, changes, and commitments against requirements.
• Assist with RFPs, bids, and procurement-related contracts.
• Coordinate approvals and obtain required signatures and documentation.
• Support modifications, extensions, renewals, and terminations.
• Communicate requirements to internal teams and external parties.
• Ensure contracts comply with policies and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and workflow efficiency.
• Provide audit support and respond to compliance inquiries.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers in the United States seeks a Contract Administrator to draft, review, and manage complex agreements. You will coordinate lifecycle, liaise with legal, procurement, and finance, and ensure compliance while maintaining records.

The role supports negotiations, performance tracking, and renewals. Remote or hybrid work options, full-time, with opportunities for professional development and certification support.