What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at Tighe & Bond?
The Contract Specialist will be hired for our Westfield, MA Headquarters in a hybrid work arrangement and will support the company’s business lines to review, prepare, negotiate, and administer the full lifecycle of all professional service agreements.
At Tighe & Bond, we pride ourselves in fostering a continuous learning environment where our employees can grow and thrive. Our friendly company culture is small enough to celebrate personal milestones and recognize individuals for their contributions, yet big enough to provide our employees with opportunities to work on large, complex projects. We are committed to the well-being of our employees, the communities where we work, and the environment in which we live.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years contract review, development, and negotiation experience required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, legal, or related field is preferred, however, relevant business and contracts experience will be considered
- Solid understanding of risk management, assessment, and planning
- Prior experience in a professional engineering environment is preferred, knowledge of EJCDC and AIA Agreements is a plus
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, love challenges and details, be resourceful, and have great organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local professional services procurement regulations is a plus
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills necessary
Responsibilities:
- Assist technical teams with contract development and management
- Review client contracts to identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with requirements
- Develop client agreements and ensure the timely delivery of contracts/agreements to support our growing client base
- Remain current in knowledge of contract regulations, risk management issues, and conflict resolution trends
Our best-in-class compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries, profit sharing, an employee wellness program, a generous health care plan, dental, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, ESOP, 401(k) plan, PTO, internal training and professional development, and a tuition reimbursement program.
Tighe & Bond is a growing, well-established, employee-owned, engineering, and environmental consulting firm with over 440 employees. A Top 10 New England ENR design firm, Tighe & Bond was recognized by Civil Engineering News and Zweig Group as one of the “Best Firms” to work for in the country. Our team of engineers, scientists, planners, and other professionals provide creative solutions for critical challenges that impact water resources, wetlands, the environment, climate change, and sustainability from twelve offices across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York. The firm offers employees an inviting mid-size company culture and an opportunity to develop a rewarding career that can have an impact on the environmental development of the Northeast region.
Tighe & Bond is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.
