Contract Specialist

About the position

Contract Specialist

Join a fast-paced US-based construction services company delivering critical infrastructure solutions across California

Remote (South Africa) | R50,000 - R75,000 p/m | US Working Hours | Full US Shift Required for Training

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading underground utility and pipeline services provider with a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and innovation. Operating across California, they support critical infrastructure projects with a focus on teamwork, precision, and compliance. This is a company where detail-oriented professionals thrive, and where your expertise can directly contribute to building better communities.

The Role: Contract Specialist

This role is central to ensuring the smooth execution of construction and utility projects by owning the full contract lifecycle. You'll be drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts across a range of stakeholders from clients to subcontractors while ensuring compliance with legal standards, internal policies, and industry regulations. Your work will directly support project delivery and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years of experience in contract management, ideally within construction or utility services
• Draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, subcontracts, vendor contracts, and NDAs
• Monitor compliance with US regulations (including prevailing wage/labour laws) and mitigate risk
• Manage contract modifications, renewals, extensions, and terminations
• Maintain a centralised, well-organised contract database
• Track key milestones and ensure obligations are met on time
• Support internal and external audits with timely and accurate documentation
• Liaise with Ops, Finance, and HR teams to ensure contractual alignment
• Respond to and resolve contract-related issues professionally and efficiently
• Develop internal templates and improve contract workflows

About You

• 3+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in the construction industry
• Strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and procurement best practices
• Prior experience supporting the US market (preferred)
• Construction experience is non-negotiable
• Proficient in contract management tools and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (neutral or no accent preferred)
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organisation and multitasking abilities
• Able to work independently during US time zones and thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment

Shift Requirements

• Training Period: Full US shift (flexibility required)
• Post-Training: Two shorter US-aligned shifts:
• 8 am - 12 pm SAST (11 pm - 3 am PST)
• 5 pm - 9 pm SAST (8 pm - 12 am PST)

Desired Skills:

• Contract Management
• Legal & Compliance
• Procurement & Vendor Management
• Operations Support
• Risk & Regulatory Compliance
• Administration & Documentation Control
• Construction
• Utilities / Infrastructure
• Engineering Services
• Legal Services (Contract Law)
• Operations / Project Delivery