Contracts Manager & Operational Support Specialist

Location: Remote

Position Overview
EHS Support is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Contracts Manager to join our Operations team. This role will be responsible for managing contracts across the full project lifecycle, with a focus on risk mitigation, operational efficiency, and alignment with project execution in environmental and construction settings.

This individual will serve as a key partner to Project Managers, Operations, and Leadership, ensuring contracts are structured, executed, and managed in a way that protects the business while enabling delivery. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in contract management and insurance claims, is highly motivated in this space, and is eager to improve processes and drive efficiencies as we continue to scale.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage contracts across the full lifecycle, including review, negotiation, execution, and closeout

• Partner with Project Managers and Operations to ensure contracts align with project scope, risk profile, and execution strategy

• Identify, assess, and communicate contractual risks, ensuring alignment with the realities of environmental and construction project work

• Support and manage insurance claims processes, including coordination, documentation, and resolution

• Develop and standardize contract management processes to improve efficiency and consistency across the organization

• Work closely with contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance expectations

• Support vendor and subcontractor onboarding, including contract review and risk evaluation

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contract terms are understood and properly executed throughout the project lifecycle

• Track key contract milestones, deliverables, and obligations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and improve overall contract management efficiency

• Maintain accurate and organized contract documentation and reporting 

• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with evolving responsibilities and changing business needs.

• Experience supporting operational teams, project-level account coordination, and internal business functions beyond core contracts management responsibilities.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to internal risk mitigation, process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.

• Collaborative and flexible approach with a willingness to support cross-functional teams and organizational priorities as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in contract management, preferably within environmental, construction, or related project-based industries

• Experience working with contractors and subcontractors in field-based environments

• Strong understanding of contract structures, risk allocation, and insurance/claims processes

• Ability to connect contract terms to operational and project risk, and clearly communicate implications to internal stakeholders

• Highly driven and motivated to build expertise in contract management and improve organizational processes

• Experience in consulting is not required; candidates from state or public-sector contract programs or similar environments are encouraged to apply

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred

Benefits 

• Generous Vacation Policy 

• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision) 

• 401k w/matching options 

• Short- & Long-Term Disability 

• Life Insurance 

• Sick Time 

• Bonus Opportunities 

Our Principles 

• Strive for excellence, always 

• Be open, honest, and direct 

• Assume good intentions 

• Trust coworkers, leadership, and clients 

• Listen to learn 

• Be accountable for our work 

• Foster teamwork 

• Demonstrate integrity 

• Take pride in one’s work 

• Live your personal values 

• Provide a safe and healthy work environment that promotes wellness 

• Have fun! 

EHS Support is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.