Mid Level Contract Specialist Jobs
Mid level contract specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own contract lifecycles end to end, guide junior team members, and negotiate terms with minimal oversight. Roles are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with Cgc Financial, P.C., ASML, and Sanofi hiring at this level now.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Due to continued, controlled growth, Vertiv is seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated Contract Management Specialist to join its Commercial Department, focusing on OneCore projects. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role centered on the identification, preparation, and recovery of Change Orders across a portfolio of live projects, as well as the management of customer-side disputes and claims. The successful candidate will assist project delivery teams, providing day-to-day commercial and contractual support to Project Managers throughout the execution phase.
Ideally with experience in the Electrical and/or Mechanical construction sector, the Contract Management Specialist will report to the Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject, demonstrate strong contractual awareness, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The role is based at Vertiv’s office in Westerville, Ohio or in Pelzer, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
Change Order Management
- Early identification of change events, scope variations, and deviations from the contracted scope of works across assigned projects
- Assisting with the preparation and substantiation of Change Order submissions including full commercial, and quantum justification
- Ensuring timely notification of all change events in accordance with contractual notice requirements — protecting entitlement at all times
- Maintaining accurate Change Order registers and trackers, providing regular status updates to project teams and senior management
- Following Change Orders through to agreement and recovery, including negotiation with clients and resolution of any valuation disagreements
- Supporting Project Managers with the commercial assessment of client instructions, drawing revisions, and scope changes to determine Change Order entitlement
- Preparing and submitting extension of time applications where program impact arises from change events
Project Team Support
- Acting as the primary commercial point of contact for Project Managers on all Change Order and claims-related matters during project execution
- Providing day-to-day guidance to project teams on contractual notification requirements, entitlement positions, and commercial risk exposure
- Assisting Project Managers in understanding key contractual obligations, timelines, and mechanisms relevant to variations and claims
- Working closely with planning teams to establish program impact and cause-and-effect narratives to support time-related claims
- Supporting monthly valuation and payment application preparation, ensuring all approved Change Orders are properly captured and valued
- Contributing to project commercial reviews and providing clear reporting on Change Order status, values, and recovery rates
Customer Disputes & Claims
- Managing and responding to customer-side disputes, back-charges, and contra-charges with detailed technical and commercial analysis
- Preparing robust written responses to client claims, clearly setting out the company's contractual position
- Defending against unjust charges by building comprehensive evidence packages including contemporaneous records, correspondence, and program data
- Liaising directly with clients to negotiate resolution of disputed matters in a professional and collaborative manner
- Supporting the preparation and prosecution of formal claims where amicable resolution cannot be achieved
- Maintaining detailed records and audit trails to support the company's position in any disputed matters
EXPECTATIONS
The successful candidate will be expected to possess the following:
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a commercial, contract management, or quantity surveying role within a Construction/Engineering business, preferably with Mechanical and/or Electrical project experience
- Degree-level education in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
- Demonstrable experience in the preparation and recovery of Change Orders / variations on construction or engineering projects
- Experience in handling customer disputes, back-charges, or claims
- Strong understanding of contractual notification requirements and their practical application
- Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills — capable of preparing clear, well-structured contractual correspondence
- Functional working knowledge of ERP systems and document management tools
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite
LOCATION
Location: Westerville, Ohio or Pelzer, South Carolina
ABOUT THE ROLE
Due to continued, controlled growth, Vertiv is seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated Contract Management Specialist to join its Commercial Department, focusing on OneCore projects. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role centered on the identification, preparation, and recovery of Change Orders across a portfolio of live projects, as well as the management of customer-side disputes and claims. The successful candidate will assist project delivery teams, providing day-to-day commercial and contractual support to Project Managers throughout the execution phase.
Ideally with experience in the Electrical and/or Mechanical construction sector, the Contract Management Specialist will report to the Commercial Manager. The successful candidate will hold a degree in a relevant subject, demonstrate strong contractual awareness, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The role is based at Vertiv’s office in Westerville, Ohio or in Pelzer, South Carolina.
Responsibilities
Change Order Management
- Early identification of change events, scope variations, and deviations from the contracted scope of works across assigned projects
- Assisting with the preparation and substantiation of Change Order submissions including full commercial, and quantum justification
- Ensuring timely notification of all change events in accordance with contractual notice requirements — protecting entitlement at all times
- Maintaining accurate Change Order registers and trackers, providing regular status updates to project teams and senior management
- Following Change Orders through to agreement and recovery, including negotiation with clients and resolution of any valuation disagreements
- Supporting Project Managers with the commercial assessment of client instructions, drawing revisions, and scope changes to determine Change Order entitlement
- Preparing and submitting extension of time applications where program impact arises from change events
Project Team Support
- Acting as the primary commercial point of contact for Project Managers on all Change Order and claims-related matters during project execution
- Providing day-to-day guidance to project teams on contractual notification requirements, entitlement positions, and commercial risk exposure
- Assisting Project Managers in understanding key contractual obligations, timelines, and mechanisms relevant to variations and claims
- Working closely with planning teams to establish program impact and cause-and-effect narratives to support time-related claims
- Supporting monthly valuation and payment application preparation, ensuring all approved Change Orders are properly captured and valued
- Contributing to project commercial reviews and providing clear reporting on Change Order status, values, and recovery rates
Customer Disputes & Claims
- Managing and responding to customer-side disputes, back-charges, and contra-charges with detailed technical and commercial analysis
- Preparing robust written responses to client claims, clearly setting out the company's contractual position
- Defending against unjust charges by building comprehensive evidence packages including contemporaneous records, correspondence, and program data
- Liaising directly with clients to negotiate resolution of disputed matters in a professional and collaborative manner
- Supporting the preparation and prosecution of formal claims where amicable resolution cannot be achieved
- Maintaining detailed records and audit trails to support the company's position in any disputed matters
EXPECTATIONS
The successful candidate will be expected to possess the following:
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a commercial, contract management, or quantity surveying role within a Construction/Engineering business, preferably with Mechanical and/or Electrical project experience
- Degree-level education in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Engineering, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
- Demonstrable experience in the preparation and recovery of Change Orders / variations on construction or engineering projects
- Experience in handling customer disputes, back-charges, or claims
- Strong understanding of contractual notification requirements and their practical application
- Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and build strong working relationships across multidisciplinary project teams
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills — capable of preparing clear, well-structured contractual correspondence
- Functional working knowledge of ERP systems and document management tools
- Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite
LOCATION
Location: Westerville, Ohio or Pelzer, South Carolina
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Mid Level Contract Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level contract specialist job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight contracts you managed independently, negotiations you led, and any process improvements you drove. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can handle a contract from initiation through close without constant direction. Tailor your resume to show scope, not just responsibilities, and align your language with the specific contract types the employer focuses on.
Which companies hire mid level contract specialists?
Companies hiring mid level contract specialists right now include Cgc Financial, P.C., ASML, and Sanofi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring covers large enterprises with high contract volume and mid-size organizations that need professionals who can work independently across procurement, vendor management, and compliance functions.
Are there remote mid level contract specialist jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 56% of mid level contract specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of contract review, drafting, and negotiation can be done digitally. Fully on-site roles tend to be concentrated in regulated industries or organizations with in-person stakeholder requirements.
How do I move up to a mid level contract specialist role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrating consistent ownership over time. Start by taking full responsibility for smaller contracts, then ask for increasing complexity. Develop fluency in contract law basics, risk identification, and vendor communication. Documenting measurable outcomes, such as reduced turnaround times or flagged liability clauses, shows the kind of independent judgment that distinguishes mid level candidates from those still in early-career roles.
Which industries hire the most mid level contract specialists?
Mid Level contract specialist roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they manage high volumes of vendor agreements, government contracts, or procurement cycles that require professionals who can handle the full contract process with minimal supervision.