South Africa: Contract Specialist

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)