LHH is actively seeking a seasoned Contract Administrator for one of our top clients in Houston! This will be a contract to hire opportunity and will be hybrid to their office in Houston.
Contract Analyst (Land & Right-of-Way Agreements)
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Schedule: Onsite Monday-Wednesday | Remote Thursday-Friday
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Contract Analyst to manage the full lifecycle of land and right-of-way (ROW) agreements. This role is ideal for a contract professional who thrives in a true contract administration environment and enjoys owning processes from contract intake through execution and ongoing management.
The Contract Analyst will play a critical role in enhancing and scaling contract operations, partnering closely with Legal, IT, Land, and project teams to ensure agreements are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with established procedures. This position will also support the implementation and optimization of the organization's contract management system and related workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end contract administration process for land and right-of-way agreements
Oversee contract intake, review, redlining, approval routing, execution, and document storage
Lead and support implementation, adoption, and optimization of the contract management system (Icertis or similar platform)
Maintain contract records, version control, execution tracking, and reporting within the system
Coordinate contract redlines and support negotiations in collaboration with Legal and business stakeholders
Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures
Serve as a primary resource for contract process guidance across cross-functional teams
Partner with Legal, IT, Land, and business teams to improve workflows and drive system adoption
Identify opportunities for process improvements and help establish scalable contract management practices
Ensure contracts are completed accurately, consistently, and within required timelines
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in contract administration, contract operations, legal operations, or a related field
Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle from intake through execution
Experience implementing or supporting contract management processes and systems
Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms or contract management systems (Icertis experience preferred)
Experience coordinating contract redlines and collaborating with legal teams and business stakeholders
Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Right-of-Way (ROW) agreements, land administration, or real estate contracts
Background supporting infrastructure, energy, utilities, engineering, or construction-related projects
Experience in process improvement, workflow optimization, or business process analysis
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Paralegal Studies, Real Estate, or a related discipline preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
Contract Details
Target Start Date: By the end of June
Duration: Through year-end, with a strong likelihood of extension and potential conversion to a permanent position in early next year
Interview Process: Fully virtual
Onboarding: Approximately one week following offer acceptance for onboarding and system access
Pay Details: $38.00 to $57.00 per hour
Search managed by: Kaitlynne Hope
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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