Contract Specialist

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

63W5X3W5

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

R50,000 - R75,000 p/m

SUMMARY:
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.

POSITION INFO:

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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