Contract Administrator I

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a professional, innovative, and detailed individual for our Contract Administrator I position. The candidate that fills this position will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of clients and internal departments nationally and internationally.  

The candidate will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various types of legal agreements and other commercial documents.  If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a supportive team with exciting challenges that promote personal and professional growth, please apply!

As a Contract Administrator I, a typical day might include the following:

• Preparing customer contracts/documents, including some independent drafting and negotiating within established guidelines.

• Preparing contract summaries and communicating to project team.

• Delivering training to internal customers as required.

• Communicating with both internal and other parties to resolve issues with proposed contracts.

• Effectively using contract management system including report generation, maintenance, project updates, authorizations.

This job might be for you if you:

• Have 1 + years drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating contracts

• Have strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

• Can learn new skills and assume new responsibilities

• Can work cooperatively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

Location

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy ​access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.

• We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.

• We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.  

• Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.

Pay Range Data

We anticipate filling this position as a Contract Administrator I, $28.77 - $38.37 per hour. We are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience and the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. 

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.