Contracts Officer

RRMM Architects is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary design firm. Every day our employees strive to create exceptional places to live, work, play, and learn. Our firm uses the power of design to strengthen and inspire the communities we serve. We have been recognized as the largest architecture-based firm in Virginia, by Virginia Business Magazine. We are also a Top 2025 Design Firm in the Nation by Engineering News-Record and a 2025 Top Architectural Firm by Architectural Record as well as Building Design + Construction. While we are large enough to rank nationally, RRMM Architects consists of a tight knit, collaborative group with diverse backgrounds and design experiences. We are united by the common interest to provide superior service to our clients. We are currently looking for a Contracts Officer who can combine architectural knowledge with contract management skills to oversee the development and issuance of contracts related to design, construction and project delivery. This role ensures that contracts are legally sound, compliant, and aligned with project goals while protecting the firm. Key Job Duties and Responsibilities Prepare, review, revise, and coordinate contracts, amendments, change orders, non-disclosure agreements, and related documents. Confirm contract language aligns with approved scopes of work, proposals, pricing, schedules, payment terms, and insurance requirements. Identify unclear language, conflicting terms, contractual risks, and items requiring review by leadership or legal counsel. Assist in negotiating contract terms, including payment, insurance, indemnification, warranties, liability, confidentiality, and termination. Track status of contract documents from initial preparation through execution, renewal, amendment, expiration, and closeout. Track deadlines, renewals, insurance requirements, payment milestones, notices, and other contractual obligations. Work with clients, consultants, leadership, project teams, accounting, and outside legal counsel to resolve contract-related matters. Willingness to support additional priorities and tasks as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, finance, contract management, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of experience reviewing or administering commercial contracts. Experience with professional services, construction, engineering, procurement, consulting, staffing agreements and/or legal contracts preferred. In-depth knowledge of AEC industry regulations and best practices. Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidentiality, and recognize when matters should be escalated. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AIA contract-management systems. Strong writing, proofreading, organizational, and analytical skills. Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $100,000 base salary. This position is also eligible for an end of the year bonus which is discretionary if authorized. Compensation offered will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to candidate’s qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, and certifications. This position is eligible for all full-time benefits to include medical, dental, and vision coverage, company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, 401(k) retirement plan that includes a company match, as well as paid holidays and time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr RRMM Architects