Contract Administrator

Duvera is partnered with Three different companies who are hiring Contracts professionals | These are in Central and West Houston | Onsite

The roles work closely with cross‑functional teams, but the focus areas are very different — one is pure contracts administration, and the other is contract negotiation + vendor management and the other is a Contracts Manager role that will involve heavy contracts negotiation.

1. Contracts Manager

• Review and redline contracts (e.g., confidentiality agreements, service agreements, scope of work agreements, and purchase orders); collaborate with attorneys on legal review; ensure compliance with applicable company policies, laws, rules, and regulations;
• Communicate and negotiate contract terms with contractors and suppliers;
• Assist with contractor qualification and onboarding
• Manage and update contract databases
• Provide training on legal procedures, best practices, and company policies
• Experience in the construction, engineering, or pipeline industries is strongly preferred

1. Contracts Administrator

Focus: Contract management, tracking, compliance, and vendor onboarding

Perfect for: Someone who is organized, detail‑driven, and loves keeping processes tight and accurate

What you’ll own:

• Day‑to‑day contract administration across MSAs, NDAs, leases, POs, and vendor agreements

• Coordinating contract review between internal teams and third parties

• Tracking key terms, obligations, expirations, renewals, and notices

• Maintaining documentation and data in Cobblestone

• Managing vendor onboarding and partnering with Accounting/Operations

• Overseeing incoming/outgoing Certificates of Insurance

• Supporting process improvements and system optimization

• Assisting with corporate entity data and internal reporting

• Leveraging AI tools to streamline contract workflows

Ideal background: 5+ years in contract administration, strong organizational skills, systems‑savvy, proactive, and comfortable working cross‑functionally.

1. Contracts Specialist – Negotiation Focus

Focus: Negotiating terms, coordinating with counterparties, and supporting business‑driven contract decisions

Perfect for: Someone who enjoys being closer to the business, negotiating terms, and balancing risk with practical solutions

What you’ll own:

• Negotiating Purchase & Sale terms, Services Agreements, and Independent Contractor Agreements

• Coordinating with internal teams and external counterparties during negotiations

• Tracking performance, compliance, deadlines, and renewals

• Developing insurance requirements by contract type

• Maintaining the contract database and supporting ongoing improvements

• Monitoring contract performance and ensuring obligations are met

Ideal background:

Experience negotiating agreements, strong communication skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and comfort working with multiple stakeholders.

Shared Requirements Across Both Roles

• 5+ years of contract‑related experience

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

• Cobblestone experience is a plus

• Bachelor’s degree preferred