Marine Contracts Specialist: Drafting & Negotiation

SupportFinity™; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer paid medical, dental, vision,

Paid time off

Job summary

Ballard Marine Construction, a specialty marine contractor, is seeking a Contracts Specialist in Washougal, WA. You will draft, review, and negotiate project vendor agreements, manage vendor relations, and ensure contract compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work under the General Counsel and CRL team, supporting risk evaluation and process improvements. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration with Operations, Estimating, Risk, and Legal are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business or related field or 5+ years of contract review experience.
• 3-5 years of contract administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract management processes and drafting.
• Experience in contract negotiations, reviewing and redlining.
• Familiarity with government contracting regulations is a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate project vendor agreements, ensuring flow-down terms, insurance, and risk allocation.
• Review and redline client agreements, identify key risks for RFPs and bid terms.
• Coordinate internal approvals with GC, Risk Manager, Operations, and Estimating.
• Support Estimating and Operations in understanding contract requirements and post-award obligations.
• Maintain contract records and workflow through execution and filing.
• Support forms management and continuous improvement with approved templates and LEAN initiatives.
• Participate in development of CRL policies, procedures, and training materials.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ballard Marine Construction, a specialty marine contractor, is seeking a Contracts Specialist in Washougal, WA. You will draft, review, and negotiate project vendor agreements, manage vendor relations, and ensure contract compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll work under the General Counsel and CRL team, supporting risk evaluation and process improvements. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration with Operations, Estimating, Risk, and Legal are essential.