Contract Analyst

The Opportunity

The Contracts Specialist will support the project teams by assisting with the preparation, review, administration, and tracking of contracts across the Renewables sector. This role helps ensure effective contract governance, quality control, and operational efficiency throughout the contract lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detailoriented, organized, and eager to develop deeper expertise in commercial contracting while contributing to the protection of company assets and enabling strong client relationships. The Contract Specialist is part of Ulteig's Renewable Lifeline Sector reporting to the Contract Manager.

What You'll Do

The Contract Specialist has primary responsibility for all Ulteig contracts and ensures that Ulteig has appropriate systems and processes in place to streamline processes and decision-making while supporting Project Teams' response to clients.

• Communicates and manages workflow of all contract stages. Reviews, revises, drafts, negotiates, and closes commercial contracts, including master services agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, licenses, RFP responses, NDAs, technology service agreements, and supporting documents across various business units.
• Provides rapid, practical, business-oriented legal/commercial contract advice directly to business clients.
• Maintains contracts database, including updating subcontractor information and controlling administrative access.
• Review contracts for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to company standards prior to manager/legal review
• Applies innovative problem-solving skills and practical business judgment to maximize revenues, minimize risk, and foster long-term client relationships.
• Collaborates with and facilitates cross-team decision-making among the Legal team, Finance & Accounting team, business teams, and other internal teams.
• Maintain the contracts database, ensuring accuracy of contract records, subcontractor documentation, contract versions, and administrative access.
• Help create and maintain guides, checklists, and tools that support consistent contracting practices.
• Performs appropriate legal and operational research to support proposal and contract development.
• Ensures monitoring systems in place for contract performance and compliance. Reviews contractual performance of both parties to ensure compliance with terms and to identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contract renewal.
• Recommends improvements and innovations to oversight of contract processes and ensures contract accuracy. Applies formal, best practice methodologies to develop and implement contract strategies to support business needs.
• Develops and implements metrics and reports demonstrating effectiveness of contract function.
• Works in partnership with outside counsel, as necessary, to resolve contract disputes and litigation.
• Creates communications and training for Ulteig leaders and Project Teams on appropriate contracting procedures.
• Creates and maintains positive working relationships with clients and vendors.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What We Expect from You

• 5+ years of experience of negotiating and drafting contracts, with a deep understanding of contracts, contract management/governance, contractual language, and the contract lifecycle.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Critical thinking skills and the ability to research and understand legal and financial implications.
• Superior negotiation techniques and drafting skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, analytical, quick learner.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a collegial, fast-paced environment.
• Diligent and proactive with sound business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage a significant volume of agreements in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Compensation Range for this Position is $65,300-$88,300*
* The salary displayed represents the middle of a range. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

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