Contracts and Compliance Coordinator

Legal

Washougal, WA

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Full-Time/Regular

Ballard Marine Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor headquartered in Washougal, WA, with complex projects across North America. The work we do is demanding, high-risk, and highly technical which makes contracts and compliance critical to our success. We’re selective about who we bring onto the team because our culture depends on it. Accountability, ownership, and integrity aren’t optional. You’ll work alongside professionals who respect your expertise, rely on your guidance, and expect you to help set the standard.

• Ballard is fast‑paced, competitive, and built for people who take pride in doing things right. “Good enough” isn’t good enough; we win by executing at a high level, staying sharp, and delivering results.
• This is a place for people with grit — the kind who don’t fold under pressure, don’t get rattled by challenges, and don’t wait for someone else to solve the problem. We take ownership, learn fast, and push forward.
• You’ll work alongside teammates who are driven, trustworthy, and committed to the mission and values. People here work hard, hold each other accountable, and celebrate wins together — because we earn them together.
• Ballard is not a place to coast. It’s a place to contribute.

This position is responsible for providing high‑level administrative and operational support to the Compliance, Risk and Legal (CRL) team. Under the direction of the Risk Manager and in partnership with members of the CRL team, the Contracts & Compliance Coordinator supports the end‑to‑end administration of CRL processes, including coordination of business licensing at the state and local levels, client and vendor contracting, support of legal matters, renewing vessel registrations in accordance with federal law, documentation control, and compliance follow‑through.

The Contracts & Compliance Coordinator must be hands‑on, proactive, capable of turning ambiguity into action, and succeed in a mission driven, team‑oriented setting. The position requires that the individual in the role will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and oral communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

They will be able to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under high demands and established timelines and handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

• Grit and Resiliency – We dig deep to figure out how to make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will.
• Comradery and Inspirational – We are a hard‑working team of likeminded individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate wins and like to have fun whether at work or  come together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into the world around us.
• Driven and Competitive – We love competition. We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do what it takes to win.
• Trustworthy and Respectful – We are passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies. No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure that even in conflict we treat others with respect.
• Ownership and Accountability – When something goes wrong, we first “look in the mirror” before we “look out the window”. We ask “what could I have done differently?” and then we share lessons learned. Regularly challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of life. “Me first” belongs here.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two (2) years’ experience in administrative support or in areas requiring similar skill sets.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate and work well at all levels within the organization.
• Calm and steady approach in all situations. Highly professional demeanor.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft…