Remote Contract Specialist – Negotiation & Compliance

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers

United States

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers is seeking a contracts professional to manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiation through renewal and closeout, across legal, procurement, finance, and operations.

This role emphasizes compliance, risk identification, and clear communication with internal teams and external parties, with remote or hybrid work options and a path toward advanced contract administration.

Qualifications

3+ years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or related field.
Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management and commercial agreements.
Experience reviewing terms, SOWs, pricing schedules, and vendor agreements.
Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail when handling contract and financial information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with contract management systems or ERP is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
Knowledge of procurement policies and compliance practices is a plus.
Professional certifications such as CPCM/CFCM/CCCM preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and administer contracts, agreements, amendments, and related docs.
Coordinate the contract lifecycle from request through execution, renewal, and closeout.
Review terms, pricing, milestones, and performance requirements for accuracy.
Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
Support contract negotiations with vendors, clients, and service providers.
Monitor obligations, renewal dates, deliverables, and compliance requirements.
Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and approvals.
Identify risks and compliance issues and escalate as needed.
Prepare summaries, reports, and management documentation.
Track performance, spending, changes, and commitments.
Assist with RFPs, bids, vendor and purchase agreements.
Coordinate approvals and obtain required signatures.
Support modifications, extensions, renewals, and terminations.
Communicate requirements to internal teams and external parties.
Ensure contracts comply with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes.
Provide support during audits and compliance reviews.