Contracts Administrator

Stress Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) is the premier provider of engineered solutions and professional consulting services across a wide range of engineering disciplines. Since 1972, our clients have benefited from our special in-depth technical knowledge and proven performance in failure analysis, solid mechanics and structural design, reliability and predictive engineering, instrumentation and testing, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, floating systems, forensics, and material science. We maintain an excellent reputation within the industries we serve, with more than 80% of our current business from repeat clients or direct referrals.

This position is in-office located in our Houston office.

SES is seeking a Houston Contracts Administrator to join our Legal department.  

• Assist in reviewing and managing various contractual agreements, including client project contracts, master service agreements, confidentiality agreements, subcontracts, and vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with legal professionals, project managers, business unit leaders, and officers to ensure contract compliance and alignment with company policies.
• Update, maintain, amend, extend/renew, and terminate existing contracts as needed.
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and execution of new or proposed contractual agreements.
• Perform comparisons of contract versions and prepare for contract discussions and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate contract records in electronic management systems and legal databases.
• Communicate contract-related issues and raise questions for consideration within the scope of work and internal risk management guidelines.
• Prioritize contract reviews based on input from the project team and/or management.

• Associate's degree in a related field (e.g., business, communications) and/or 1-3 years of relevant experience in contract administration or negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent reading comprehension and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, and other relevant software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Non-Exempt Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive benefits package

Stress Engineering Services is an independent, employee-owned engineering firm. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.