Contract Specialist

Nexus Water Group • Sugar Land, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Water Utilities is a privately owned water utility who is seeking a Contract Specialist.This role primarily supports the Engineering and Legal Departments in their contract management processes and administrative support. Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Contract Specialist serves as a member of the Planning Team, supporting the contract life cycle, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and policies. Working as a subject matter expert with a strong attention to detail and familiarity with full-cycle contract management, including contract drafting, editing, execution, and post-execution management, the Contract Specialist supports the Business Unit by managing multiple agreements and stakeholders in a face-paced environment.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in contract management with paralegal experience or certification
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, English, Finance, or a related field.
• Must hold a valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record as determined by Company insurance carrier, familiar with safety practices and rules applicable to job duties.

Nice To Haves

• A current appointed and commissioned notary public in the state of Texas prfeerred.
• Familiarity and experience with Diligent Entities and ContractWorks (or similar contract management tool) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and monitor a variety of contracts, including but not limited to Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), purchase agreements, service agreements, purchase orders, bonds, and change orders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as Legal, Regulatory, Procurement, Risk Management, and Engineering, to align contract terms with legal, regulatory and company requirements.
• Manage the full life cycle of contracts within Engineering and Planning after drafting, contract execution, tracking, renewals, amendments, or termination for planning, engineering, and construction initiatives.
• Ensure all executed contracts are accurately stored and indexed in the contract management systems, ensuring accessibility and readiness for review and/ or audit.
• Creates new and revises existing standardized agreements/contracts for various types of work as needed.
• Serve as point of contact for contractual related matters, questions, and process guidance between Engineering and Legal business units.
• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders on contract management procedures, concepts, best practices and obligations.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract processes, templates, and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Preform various administrative services including but not limited to ordering supplies, mailing/FedEx documents, and processing invoices.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable and evolving local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting current contracts and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays
• Health and Wellness Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution: We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us: Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

What This Job Offers

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