Contract Negotiation & Risk Management Specialist

Convergint-4; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a contracts professional to lead review, negotiation, and risk management across project-related agreements in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other partners to ensure compliant, timely processing of contracts and related documents.

The role emphasizes risk identification, terms interpretation, and adherence to company standards. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, with a focus on supporting project teams

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, commercial negotiation, or related responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of contract terms and risk identification.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate project-specific agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, NDAs, lien-related documents, insurance requirements, and other assigned contract types within established authority limits and guidelines.
• Escalate agreements that fall outside approved parameters, contain non-standard terms, exceed assigned dollar thresholds, or otherwise require higher-level review.
• Prepare and revise contract addendums based on company standards and approved language.
• Identify and communicate contractual risks related to items such as payment terms, indemnity, or insurance requirements.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract interpretation and procedural requirements.
• This role does not review or evaluate statements of work for scope accuracy; scope validation is the responsibility of the business (Sales/Operations).
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of contract documents, including initial intake, internal routing, negotiation, signature execution, and related documentation.
• Maintain contract status and associated documentation in iReview, ensuring that contract histories and required materials are complete and current.
• Use supplemental logs or trackers when required by a specific CTC or internal process.
• Support consistent execution of contract workflows in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Request and obtain certificates of insurance needed for customer or project-specific requirements.
• Coordinate bonding requests within delegated authority limits.
• Ensure contract terms align with insurance and bonding requirements and escalates exceptions when needed.
• Assist with preliminary notice filings, tracking, and coordination with AR, NCS, Legal, and Operations.
• Support prevailing wage requirements, including wage determinations, reporting, and documentation needs.
• Assist with subcontractor onboarding by ensuring required documentation is collected and compliant.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other internal partners to support timely and accurate contract handling.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding contract requirements, documentation needs, and status updates.
• Support Sales and Operations with RFP reviews (limited to contract terms), prequalification forms, and customer portal requirements.
• Provide assistance to project teams with documentation related to compliance, insurance requirements, and customer obligations.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial negotiation

Terms & risk knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Job description

Convergint is seeking a contracts professional to lead review, negotiation, and risk management across project-related agreements in a fast-paced environment. You will coordinate with Sales, Operations, Legal, and other partners to ensure compliant, timely processing of contracts and related documents.

The role emphasizes risk identification, terms interpretation, and adherence to company standards. Strong written and verbal communication is essential, with a focus on supporting project teams