Contracts Advisor / Contracts Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Contracts Advisor / Contracts Engineer Location: Client Site or Engineering Office Department: Contracts / Commercial Reports to: Senior Contracts Manager or Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Contracts Advisor/Engineer supports the full lifecycle of project contracts - from bid stage through closeout. This role ensures commercial and legal terms are properly implemented, risks are managed, and compliance is maintained across all contracting activities. It requires a strong grasp of contract law, engineering workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and finalize contract documents, scopes, and commercial terms aligned with legal and client requirements.
• Support bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards, including the preparation of recommendation packages.
• Administer contracts by tracking deliverables, managing variations, handling non-conformance issues, and ensuring timely notifications.
• Provide guidance on contractual rights and obligations, escalating risks or potential claims when needed.
• Ensure all contracts comply with internal policies and client-specific protocols.
• Manage closeout procedures including final payments and documentation of lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law, or Construction Management.
• 4–7 years’ experience in contract administration or contract engineering on capital projects.
• Knowledge of FIDIC, EPC, NEC, or similar standard contracts.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Experience working with engineering and construction teams.

Flexible work from home options available.