Contract Specialist

Ardurra • Seattle, WA

13h • $115,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Ardurra is looking to hire a Contract Specialist to join our West Coast team ! This position is open remotely to candidates that reside in Washington, California, or Oregon. Ardurra is a multidisciplinary civil engineering services firm which provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of the public and private sector. We leverage the depth of our professional and technical expertise, as well as our integrated structure, to deliver practical, innovative solutions for our clients. We have been creating opportunities for our employees to develop both personally and professionally. As a result, our team has contributed to some of the nation’s most important infrastructure projects. These are projects that can positively impact people’s lives. Position Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Specialist to support the review, preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts and subcontracts within the professional engineering industry. This role focuses on ensuring contractual compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in Washington, Oregon, and California, while supporting project managers, technical teams, and senior leadership throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in contract management, preferably within the architecture/engineering, construction, or professional services industry.
• Strong understanding of contract principles, risk assessment, and negotiation strategies.
• Experience supporting contract compliance in Washington, Oregon, or California.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with contracts for public agencies (Caltrans, WSDOT, ODOT, municipalities, utilities).
• Knowledge of FAR, state procurement rules, and professional engineering licensing considerations.
• Certification such as CPCM, CFCM, CCCM, or NCMA membership.
• Familiarity with insurance requirements common to engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Contract Review & Preparation Draft, review, and assist in the negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, professional services agreements, task orders, amendments, NDAs, and teaming agreements for engineering projects.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks, advising internal stakeholders on recommended revisions.
• Support the company’s Legal Group in developing and maintaining contract templates, playbooks, and standardized language tailored for A/E industry practices.
• Contract Administration & Lifecycle Management Manage the full lifecycle of contracts—from initial request to execution, modifications, renewals, and closeout.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation in contract management systems.
• Monitor compliance with contractual requirements, including insurance, certifications, deliverables, schedule obligations, and subcontractor flow-down provisions.
• Support project managers with interpretation of contract terms, scope requirements, and changes.
• Subcontract Management Prepare and negotiate subcontracts aligned with prime contract obligations, ensuring appropriate flow-down of technical, financial, and compliance requirements.
• Verify subcontractor qualifications and adherence to licensing, insurance, safety, and regulatory.
• Facilitate subcontractor onboarding, modifications, and performance tracking.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support Ensure compliance with state-specific contracting rules.
• Support adherence to federal procurement regulations (FAR) when applicable.
• Assist internal teams with identifying compliance risks, especially for public infrastructure and transportation projects.
• Collaboration & Internal Support Partner with project managers, engineering teams, finance, and legal to ensure alignment on contract obligations and project delivery impacts.
• Provide training and guidance on contract best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support proposal teams with contractual input during RFP/RFQ responses.

Benefits

• While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.
• We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.
• We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.
• We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level