Contract Specialist

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, recognized for its innovation, integrity, commitment to quality, and inclusive culture. We provide clients and partners across the United States and internationally with trusted, comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenging work, workplace flexibility, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering engineering, consulting, and construction contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to identify and mitigate contractual risk, and the ability to work effectively with executive leadership and clients. This role plays an important part in ensuring contractual documents align with the company’s risk profile, business objectives, and core values.

• Draft, review, and revise a variety of contract documents, including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, engineering agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, and related legal documents.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management objectives.
• Work closely with executive management to support business goals and ensure contractual commitments align with organizational priorities.
• Review contractual and business risks and recommend practical solutions to reduce exposure.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders while supporting strong business relationships.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments as needed.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our downtown Chicago, IL office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, insurance, engineering, law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, analyzing, and interpreting contract documents.
• Strong ability to assess and manage contractual risk.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and professionally.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of contractual matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.

Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit…