Remote Contract Management Specialist Jobs
Remote contract management specialist jobs are actively hiring across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like technology, healthcare, financial services, and professional services. Employers hiring remotely right now include City of Durham, NC, IFS, and Mindlance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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$79,058.00 - $122,536.00 Annually
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC
Full time with benefits
Flexible/Hybrid
26-06185
Environmental & Street Services
10/23/2026
Continuous
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
SALARY RANGE: $79,058 - $122,536
HIRING RANGE: $79,058 - $94,870
SCHEDULE: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday
***This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid upon successful completion of the new hire’s six-month probationary period. Internal promotional/transfer hires are not eligible.
Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham’s Environment & Street Services Department a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City’s growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!
***This position will also be posted as a Principal Engineer (Civil Engineer III). Only one position will be filled depending on qualifications. You must apply for both positions to be considered for either the Sr. Engineer (CE II) or the Principal Engineer (CE III) position.
This is a "hybrid" position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days a week pending acceptable performance.
Devoted to providing engineering support, inspection and professional civil engineering for a variety of public works, utilities, storm water, and transportation facilities/projects as well as review of public and private development projects. Perform journey-level engineering work requiring independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment, education and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations.
Decision-making includes selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction. Incumbents provide technical engineering services for civil engineering projects, transportation systems/facilities, or serve as construction project managers for a large project or Citywide strategic initiative.
Responsible for performing project management duties to include scope development, contract development and administration, and schedule and budget management; reviewing project documents, plans and data; preparing technical presentations, reports, plans and correspondence; drafting agreements and ordinances; responding to citizen questions; coordinating and overseeing the work of contractors and engineering consultants; performing engineering and complex fee calculations; coordinating projects with stakeholders and/or regulatory agencies; performing engineering design work; or providing technical engineering support for the planning, design, operation and construction of transportation facilities, projects and systems.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs project management duties to include scope development, preparing and administering contracts, and developing and managing project schedules and budgets; develops City Council agenda items; obtains permits; reviews and approves invoices and other documentation; facilitates project meetings; participates and recommends hiring of contractors; conducts site visits; monitors contractor, consultant, and other project work; applies for and administers grants; and prepares and distributes project updates.
- Prepares and/or reviews technical presentations, reports, land development applications, plats, agreements, engineering and construction drawings, contracts, plans (including development, zoning, and traffic and signal plans), and correspondence; drafts ordinances and resolutions; maintains records, logs, and databases; reviews and analyzes information; researches trends; makes recommendations; and ensures compliance with City requirements, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs engineering design work, or provides technical engineering support for the planning, design, operation, and construction of transportation facilities, projects, and systems; designs or reviews plans; conducts studies including collecting and analyzing data; performs engineering and complex fee calculations; and manages programming of technical systems and databases.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public, and attends meetings, to provide professional-level technical expertise; responds to and investigates questions, concerns, and requests; performs outreach activities; trains staff, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensuring quality control activities.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction project management, or a directly related field OR equivalent experience.
- Five years of related engineering and/or project management experience.
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.
Additional Preferred Skills
- North Carolina Engineer in Training (EIT) Registration preferred.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
- 12-13 paid holidays per year
- 13 standard work days of vacation per year
- 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
- 2 weeks paid military leave per year
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
- State and City retirement plans
- Short and long term disability plans
- Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
- City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
- Paid funeral leave
- Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
- Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
- 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
- 4 hours parental leave each year
- Workman's Compensation Insurance
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
- State retirement plan
- 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
- State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
- Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
- Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
- Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Durham, North Carolina, 27701
$79,058.00 - $122,536.00 Annually
101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC
Full time with benefits
Flexible/Hybrid
26-06185
Environmental & Street Services
10/23/2026
Continuous
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
SALARY RANGE: $79,058 - $122,536
HIRING RANGE: $79,058 - $94,870
SCHEDULE: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday
***This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid upon successful completion of the new hire’s six-month probationary period. Internal promotional/transfer hires are not eligible.
Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham’s Environment & Street Services Department a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City’s growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!
***This position will also be posted as a Principal Engineer (Civil Engineer III). Only one position will be filled depending on qualifications. You must apply for both positions to be considered for either the Sr. Engineer (CE II) or the Principal Engineer (CE III) position.
This is a "hybrid" position with the option to work remotely up to 3 days a week pending acceptable performance.
Devoted to providing engineering support, inspection and professional civil engineering for a variety of public works, utilities, storm water, and transportation facilities/projects as well as review of public and private development projects. Perform journey-level engineering work requiring independent evaluation and analysis of issues and the exercise of judgment, education and experience to select and apply criteria to resolve problems and make recommendations.
Decision-making includes selecting the method to address a problem or issue, subject to the constraints established by management objectives and direction. Incumbents provide technical engineering services for civil engineering projects, transportation systems/facilities, or serve as construction project managers for a large project or Citywide strategic initiative.
Responsible for performing project management duties to include scope development, contract development and administration, and schedule and budget management; reviewing project documents, plans and data; preparing technical presentations, reports, plans and correspondence; drafting agreements and ordinances; responding to citizen questions; coordinating and overseeing the work of contractors and engineering consultants; performing engineering and complex fee calculations; coordinating projects with stakeholders and/or regulatory agencies; performing engineering design work; or providing technical engineering support for the planning, design, operation and construction of transportation facilities, projects and systems.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs project management duties to include scope development, preparing and administering contracts, and developing and managing project schedules and budgets; develops City Council agenda items; obtains permits; reviews and approves invoices and other documentation; facilitates project meetings; participates and recommends hiring of contractors; conducts site visits; monitors contractor, consultant, and other project work; applies for and administers grants; and prepares and distributes project updates.
- Prepares and/or reviews technical presentations, reports, land development applications, plats, agreements, engineering and construction drawings, contracts, plans (including development, zoning, and traffic and signal plans), and correspondence; drafts ordinances and resolutions; maintains records, logs, and databases; reviews and analyzes information; researches trends; makes recommendations; and ensures compliance with City requirements, and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Performs engineering design work, or provides technical engineering support for the planning, design, operation, and construction of transportation facilities, projects, and systems; designs or reviews plans; conducts studies including collecting and analyzing data; performs engineering and complex fee calculations; and manages programming of technical systems and databases.
- Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and the public, and attends meetings, to provide professional-level technical expertise; responds to and investigates questions, concerns, and requests; performs outreach activities; trains staff, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ensuring quality control activities.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction project management, or a directly related field OR equivalent experience.
- Five years of related engineering and/or project management experience.
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record acquired within a time frame established by the City.
Additional Preferred Skills
- North Carolina Engineer in Training (EIT) Registration preferred.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
- 12-13 paid holidays per year
- 13 standard work days of vacation per year
- 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
- 2 weeks paid military leave per year
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
- State and City retirement plans
- Short and long term disability plans
- Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
- City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
- Paid funeral leave
- Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
- Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
- 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
- 4 hours parental leave each year
- Workman's Compensation Insurance
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
- State retirement plan
- 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
- State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
- Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
- Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
- Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Durham, North Carolina, 27701
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Human Resources
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote contract management specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field
- Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and agreements
- Familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations for government contracting roles
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software and document management systems
- CPCM, CFCM, or CCCM certification from the National Contract Management Association
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify risk in contract language
Tips for Your Remote Contract Management Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote contract management specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through location-filtered results.
Highlight async contract workflow experience
Remote employers want proof you can move contracts forward without in-person check-ins. Call out specific contract lifecycle management tools you've used, how you tracked redlines and approvals asynchronously, and how you kept deals on schedule across time zones.
Show your remote communication skills upfront
Written clarity is non-negotiable for remote contract work. Use your cover letter and application materials to demonstrate precise, professional writing. Remote hiring managers treat your application as a live sample of how you'll communicate on contracts.
Prepare for remote interview contract scenarios
Remote interviews for contract management roles often include scenario questions about managing disagreements over contract language or escalating a stalled agreement. Prepare examples where you resolved issues entirely through written or video communication, not in-person meetings.
Remote Contract Management Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote contract management specialist job?
Target companies with distributed legal, procurement, or operations teams, since these organizations build remote contract management workflows by necessity. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and familiarity with contract lifecycle management platforms. Candidates who can demonstrate async collaboration, independent deadline management, and experience with tools like DocuSign or Ironclad stand out from applicants with comparable in-office backgrounds.
Which companies hire remote contract management specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote contract management specialists include City of Durham, NC, IFS, and Mindlance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed healthcare organizations, and financial services firms with decentralized procurement teams are among the most consistent sources of remote contract management specialist openings.
Can you get a remote contract management specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level contract management roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller remote-first companies and startups are more open to entry-level candidates. Showing contract review coursework, a certification like CCCM or CPCM, or volunteer contract work for a nonprofit can substitute for direct professional experience and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote contract management specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated contract management skills, familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools, and a history of managing agreements independently. A business, legal studies, or supply chain degree helps with competitive roles, but candidates who can show real contract work, relevant certifications, and strong written communication frequently move forward without a four-year degree.
Which industries hire the most remote contract management specialists?
Remote contract management specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software and Human Resources, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed procurement, vendor, and legal operations teams that handle high contract volumes entirely through digital workflows.
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