Senior Contracts Specialist

Senior Contracts Specialist

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Position Summary

The Senior Contracts Specialist will manage all contractual aspects of a large-scale USACE design-build project, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DFARS, and USACE-specific requirements. This role is critical for maintaining contractual integrity, mitigating risk, and supporting successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Interpret and enforce contract terms, conditions, and clauses.
• Manage modifications, change orders, and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA).
• Maintain accurate contract files and documentation per USACE standards.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, EM , and USACE safety and reporting requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with flow-down clauses and safety programs.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks proactively.

Cost & Schedule Control

• Support project controls team in aligning contract deliverables with schedule and budget.
• Review and validate invoices, progress payments, and cost proposals.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Serve as primary liaison with Contracting Officer and USACE representatives.
• Coordinate with design and construction teams to resolve contractual issues.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit required USACE reports (e.g., ENG Forms, safety certifications).
• Track and report on contract performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Education:
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 8–10 years in federal contracting, with at least 3 years on USACE projects.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and design-build delivery.
• Certifications:
• NCMA CPCM or CFCM preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour and EM familiarity a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in contract management software and MS Office Suite.

Why Join Us?

• Work on a high-profile USACE infrastructure project.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity for career growth in federal contracting.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.