Contract Specialist

Azuria Water Solutions, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Wellness plan

Job summary

Inframark, LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions Company, seeks an experienced Contract Specialist to support contract administration and negotiations across customer, supplier, and subcontractor agreements.

The role collaborates with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Procurement, and Legal to ensure compliant, timely execution and documentation of contracts. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in contract administration, management, procurement or related field.
• Experience negotiating commercial, service, vendor or construction-related contracts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Salesforce and contract lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand contract documents to align with objectives and standards.
• Identify contractual, commercial, and operational risks and escalate as needed.
• Review subcontract provisions for alignment with proposals and specs.
• Track contract status through review, negotiation, and approval.
• Lead contract negotiations to achieve mutually acceptable terms.
• Draft, revise, and negotiate contract language with stakeholders.
• Maintain organized contract files in contract management systems.
• Assist with insurance certificates, bonding requests, and related docs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

MS Office

Salesforce

Contract lifecycle

Negotiation

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Contract management system

Job description

Inframark, LLC, an Azuria Water Solutions Company, is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to join its Automation & Intelligence Division. Inframark is a recognized leader in providing advanced infrastructure management solutions across the United States, with a focus on water and wastewater systems. Our Automation & Intelligence Division specializes in cutting-edge systems integration, industrial automation, cybersecurity, and data analytics driven by artificial intelligence. As part of our commitment to technological innovation, we work with municipalities, engineering firms, and utility contractors to deliver comprehensive and scalable automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.The Contract Specialist serves as a primary point of contact for a broad range of contract administration and contract management activities. This position requires works closely with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Treasury, Procurement, and Legal to support the review, negotiation, execution, and administration of customer, subcontractor, supplier, and other commercial agreements.Responsibilities:Read and understand contract documents to ensure alignment with business objectives and approved contractual standards.Identify contractual, commercial, and operational risks and escalate issues requiring legal or management review.Review subcontract provisions to ensure alignment with proposal language and project specifications.Track contract status throughout the review, negotiation, and approval process and communicate updates to key stakeholders.Lead contract negotiations to achieve mutually acceptable terms.Draft, revise, and negotiate contract language in collaboration with business and legal stakeholders.Maintain organized contract files and records in designated contract management systems.Assist with certificates of insurance, bonding requests, prequalification packages, and other contract-related documentation as needed.Other duties as assigned by managementQualifications:BS/BA degree or equivalent experience3+ years of experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, legal operations, or a related field.Experience negotiating commercial contracts, service agreements, vendor agreements, or construction-related contracts.Proficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with Salesforce and contract lifecycle managementMust have strong organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to multitask and take initiative to complete tasks without constant directionOutstanding written and verbal communication as well as time management skillsAbility to adapt to conflicting deadlines and priorities established by companyWe offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.Azuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Azuria is firmly bound. Azuria will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with Azuria on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.VEVRAA compliant – priority referral Protected Veterans requested