Remote Contract Specialist — Lifecycle & Negotiation Expert

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a contract administrator to manage end-to-end contracting processes for clients in the United States. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, coordinating with legal, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in contract management, with strong communication and attention to detail. Remote or hybrid options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, purchasing, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and administer contracts, agreements, amendments, statements of work, and related documentation.
• Coordinate the contract lifecycle from initial request and negotiation through execution, renewal, modification, and closeout.
• Review contract terms, conditions, pricing, deliverables, milestones, and performance requirements for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual issues and requirements.
• Support contract negotiations with vendors, suppliers, clients, and service providers.
• Monitor contract obligations, renewal dates, deliverables, deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records, documentation, correspondence, and approval information.
• Identify contractual risks, inconsistencies, and potential compliance issues and elevate them appropriately.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, status updates, and management documentation.
• Track contract performance, spending, changes, and commitments against established requirements.
• Assist with requests for proposals, bids, vendor agreements, purchase agreements, and other procurement-related contracts.
• Coordinate contract approvals and ensure required signatures and documentation are obtained.
• Support contract modifications, extensions, renewals, and termination activities.
• Communicate contract requirements and obligations to relevant internal teams and external parties.
• Ensure contracts are processed in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes, controls, documentation, and workflow efficiency.
• Provide support during audits, compliance reviews, and contract-related inquiries.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Contract management systems

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks a contract administrator to manage end-to-end contracting processes for clients in the United States. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts, coordinating with legal, procurement, and finance teams to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in contract management, with strong communication and attention to detail. Remote or hybrid options may be available.