Remote Contract Specialist: Negotiation & Lifecycle Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote or hybrid work options

Professional development

Certification support

Job summary

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to draft, review, and administer a wide range of contracts, amendments, and statements of work. You will coordinate the full lifecycle from request through renewal, negotiating terms with vendors and stakeholders while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, or a 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.
• Experience reviewing contractual 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 and accuracy with contractual/financial information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with contract management systems, procurement platforms, or ERP systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts, deadlines, stakeholders, and priorities.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements and communicate them clearly to internal/external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and contract compliance practices is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, or similar preferred but not required.]

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.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve contractual issues.
• 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 and approvals.
• Identify contractual risks and compliance issues for escalation.
• Prepare contract summaries, reports, and management documentation.
• Track performance, spending, changes, and commitments against requirements.
• Assist with RFPs, bids, vendor agreements, and procurement contracts.
• Coordinate contract approvals and obtain signatures.
• Support contract modifications, extensions, renewals, and termination activities.
• Communicate contract requirements to internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensure contracts comply with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract administration processes and workflow.
• Provide support during audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Contract management systems

Job description

Ring & DuChateau Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Contracts Specialist to draft, review, and administer a wide range of contracts, amendments, and statements of work. You will coordinate the full lifecycle from request through renewal, negotiating terms with vendors and stakeholders while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on detail.