Contracts Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and negotiating construction-related agreements, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in contract management and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:
• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including master service agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements.
• Ensure all contract terms align with company policies, industry standards, and risk tolerance.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as project management, procurement, legal, and operations to address contractual needs.
• Identify potential risks in agreements and propose actionable solutions to minimize exposure.
• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking status, obligations, and renewals.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties to support business objectives.
• Provide guidance on contract-related matters to ensure smooth execution of agreements.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, ideally in construction or disaster recovery industries.
• Strong expertise in construction contract terminology, risk management, and applicable laws.
• Proven ability to redline and negotiate contracts with various stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
• Proficiency in using contract management tools and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local contracting standards is a plus.
• Experience working in fast-paced or rapidly growing organizations is preferred.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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