Contract Specialist

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.

Key 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...