Contract Specialist

4 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R600 000 - R900 000 per year


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)

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