Contract Specialist, Construction and Development

TeraWatt Infrastructure

Contract Specialist managing full contract lifecycle for development and construction at Terawatt Infrastructure. Involves drafting, negotiating agreements, and compliance monitoring.

Posted 6/24/2026contractSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full contract lifecycle for development and construction projects, from initiation through execution and closeout
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors (using templates and playbooks); coordinate with internal teams and outside counsel on complex or elevated-risk matters
Independently review and redline vendor agreements within an established contract playbook
Manage and process contractor and vendor change orders, additional service requests, and monthly progress billings; resolve discrepancies independently and escalate systemic issues
Manage contract schedules of values and billing across core systems (Procore, NetSuite, Excel, and other platforms)
Maintain mechanic's lien tracking and lien releases
Lead vendor onboarding, including collection and review of insurance documentation, certificates, and endorsements; identify and resolve compliance gaps
Track and maintain vendor and contractor compliance requirements, including insurance and prevailing wage documentation
Assist with the pre-qualification of external consultants and contractors by reviewing financial reports, insurance qualifications, safety ratings, and other criteria; serve as the primary interface during onboarding
Drive process improvement initiatives for contracting workflows and contract management software utilization; maintain platform data integrity across systems
Coordinate signature collection; ensure fully executed contracts are properly labeled and stored in contract management software
Contribute to the development of training materials and reference guides for contracting processes and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or a related role in a construction, development, commercial real estate, or infrastructure environment
Experience reviewing, redlining, and negotiating contracts with the ability to identify commercial and legal risks
Ability to work independently and apply appropriate escalation judgment
Proficiency in Smartsheets (or similar tools) for construction contract and project management
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace
Working knowledge of vendor insurance requirements, including certificates of insurance, and preferably policy documentation and endorsement forms
Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously
Clear written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
Proficient in using AI-powered tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to enhance productivity and streamline contract workflows; applies sound judgment in reviewing and validating AI-generated outputs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationcontract managementcontract negotiationredlining contractsvendor compliancechange order managementmechanic's lien trackingprocess improvementcontract lifecycle managementinsurance documentation review

Soft Skills

organizational skillsindependent workescalation judgmentclear communicationattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor's degree