Job Description

RESPEC, a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm, is seeking a full-time Contracts Specialist to support the lifecycle of contracts and other forms of agreements for delivering professional services. This position plays a key role in ensuring contracts are negotiated, executed, and managed in compliance with legal standards, company policies, and project requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and skilled in managing risk while supporting business objectives. Key responsibilities include:

Contract Drafting & Review

• Review, draft, and negotiate engineering service, alternate project delivery, and subconsultant agreements in alignment with company policy and legal standards
• Draft and communicate contract redlines and rationale to internal and external stakeholders, identifying risk exposures
• Customize standard contract templates to meet project-specific needs while maintaining consistency with EJCDC and other industry standards
• Manage contract workflows

Contract Administration

• Manage contract execution, track milestones, and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations
• Maintain accurate records of contract documents, amendments, and correspondence
• Generate reports and analytics to identify risk exposures and gaps in contract management

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, insurances and industry standards

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering, legal, project management, and finance teams, as well as clients, subcontractors, and vendors, to facilitate contract execution
• Support and coordinate meetings with internal stakeholders to provide guidance on managing contract risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, business administration, legal or related field of study is preferred or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of broad-based experience in contract compliance and/or administration
• Strong understanding of contract law and best practices, including EJCDC, AIA, and/or other industry frameworks for delivery of general engineering and other professional services
• Proven negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in contract management software and tools
• Skilled with computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Preferred experience in engineering or professional services environments is strongly desired

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits include:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.