Contract Specialist

Description

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries, and benefits.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Contract Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drafting, red-lining, negotiating, and managing engineering, consulting and construction contracts. This role requires well developed analytical and decision making skills, the ability to assess and mitigate contractual risks, and the capability to work collaboratively with executive management and our clients.

The Contract Specialist will play a key role in aligning contracts with our corporate risk profile and representing our core values in all business dealings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, Review, and Red-line Contracts:
  • Prepare, review, and revise client contract agreements, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), master service agreements (MSAs), large engineering contracts, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, etc.
• Negotiate Terms and
  
  Conditions:
  • Negotiate all contract terms and conditions within client contracts, NDAs, joint venture agreements, and other legal documents to ensure alignment with company policies and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with Executive Management:
  • Work closely with executive management to ensure contracts are consistent with our risk profile and business objectives.
• Risk Assessment:
  • Conduct thorough reviews and evaluations of business and contractual risks and provide recommendations to mitigate potential issues.
• Client Relations:
  • Interact professionally and confidently with clients, representing the company's core values and fostering strong business relationships.
• Special Projects:
  • Undertake special assignments or projects as required, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in our downtown Chicago office and working remotely from home.

Required Qualifications:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor's degree, with a preference in business, insurance, engineering, law, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in drafting, negotiating, analyzing and interpreting contract documents.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong ability to assess and manage risk within contractual documents.
  • Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in making administrative and procedural decisions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed judgment calls and take necessary initiatives.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and professionally to all levels of the organization.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of contractual matters.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to completing projects on time.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.

If you are a proactive and experienced contract specialist looking to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award‑winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up…