Contracts Specialist

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As the Contract Administrator, you will be a critical member of the Contracts team within Wells’ Legal department, responsible for negotiating high-impact contracts. You will report to a Manager of Contracting and Risk Management and collaborate closely with legal counsel, business leaders, Sales, and cross-functional teams to oversee the development, review, negotiation, and ongoing refinement of contractual agreements and standard templates.

You will play a central role in establishing a consistent and disciplined approach to contract management, applying standardized language, templates, and processes, and utilizing contract lifecycle automation tools to streamline and optimize workflows. Key to success in this role is a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks while seizing opportunities for optimization. You will resolve contractual challenges and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure that contract outcomes align with Wells’ business objectives, all while fostering positive, long‑term relationships.

Salary range $75k-80k. Based on experience.

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short‑ and long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non‑union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non‑union employees.

• Balance business needs, legal protections, and customer experience and consistently drive high‑quality contractual outcomes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work closely with various stakeholders, legal counsel, and cross‑functional teams to develop, negotiate, and manage simple to complex agreements from cradle to grave.
• Liaise with general contractors and external customers to arrive at balanced agreements.
• Review contracts, identify and assess potential risks, prepare an addendum, and negotiate the terms to secure favorable outcomes.
• Assist Sales in reviewing requests for proposals and solicitations and support the response process including but not limited to prequalification, bond and insurance requirements.
• Drive process improvements and initiatives to track and simplify commercial transactions from beginning to end. Assist in developing and refining contracting documents and processes to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Solve any contract‑related problems that may arise with other parties and internally; seeking support when necessary.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and business adoption of a contract lifecycle management system, applying automation and workflows to streamline and enhance the effectiveness of contract review and…