Contracts Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Cotton Holdings, Inc. is a global, diversified holding company headquartered in Houston, Texas. With annual revenue between $500M-$1B and a workforce of approximately 1000 employees, we operate throughout North America and internationally under eight unique brands : Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, Cotton International, Stellar Commercial Roofing, Full Circle Restoration, Advance Catastrophe Technologies (ACT), Target Solutions, and 24 Restore. Our subsidiaries and business units provide property restoration, construction, roofing, consulting, workforce staffing, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide.

Position Summary

The Contracts Specialist will play a vital role in supporting Cotton Holdings' diverse business operations by managing contract processes across our family of companies. This position requires expertise in contract review, negotiation, and administration with a preferred focus on the construction, restoration, and logistics industries. The ideal candidate will ensure contractual agreements protect company interests while facilitating business growth and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and modify contracts including master service agreements, statements of work, vendor agreements, and subcontractor agreements
• Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate modifications
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable laws / regulations
• Review and analyze requests for proposal and requests for quote to identify potential risks.
• Contract negotiation and redlining experience (required)
• Collaborate with business units to negotiate favorable contract terms with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Maintain organized contract documentation system and ensure proper execution of all agreements
• Track contract milestones, renewal dates, and compliance requirements
• Prepare contract summary reports for management review
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks specific to construction, restoration, and logistics operations
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations that impact contractual obligations
• Develop and implement standardized contract templates and processes
• Ensure proper insurance requirements and indemnification provisions are included in all agreements
• Work closely with legal, finance, operations, and business development teams
• Provide guidance to project managers on contract interpretation and compliance
• Support dispute resolution processes when contractual issues arise
• Conduct training for staff on contract procedures and best practices

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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Disclaimer :

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s).  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

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