Contracts Associate 2

Job Title Contracts Associate Salary USD $52,000 – $55,000, plus annual profit‑sharing bonus potential. Classification Salaried Location Cheyenne, WY 82001 (Primary), Fort Collins, CO 80527, Laramie, WY 82072 Job Type Regular # of Hires Needed 1 Job Description Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is a dynamic medium‑sized environmental consulting firm with offices across the United States and Canada, seeking a full‑time Contracts Associate in our Cheyenne, WY; Laramie, WY; or Fort Collins, CO office. WEST has a core team of professionals with broad experience in applied ecological studies, sophisticated analysis of natural resource data, and impact assessment and permitting. Since its founding in 1990, WEST has shaped its work through core values and key principles that matter to clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals. Key Details: Salary: The minimum base salary for this position is $52,000 and the maximum is $55,000, plus additional annual profit‑sharing bonus potential. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience. Location: This is a full‑time office position, five days a week in Cheyenne, WY; Laramie, WY; or Fort Collins, CO. Job Description: The ideal candidate will have experience in high‑level legal and contracts functions and will support the Contracts Manager in various capacities. Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Proofreading various legal documents to ensure accuracy and conformity to company policies and legal regulations. Recommending negotiation of contract terms and conditions. Preparing, interpreting and verifying contracts and associated paperwork to be signed. Monitoring existing contracts to ensure timely renewals. Posting key contractual language to ensure easy access for all WEST employees. Assisting in the development and implementation of various contracts management processes. Providing administrative support to the Contracts Manager, including scheduling meetings and managing correspondence. Conducting legal research and summarizing findings. Providing training to staff. Coordinating with internal departments and external parties to facilitate contract execution. Maintaining and organizing contract files and documentation. Managing the full subcontractor lifecycle, including: Incorporating client‑required flow‑down provisions into agreements. Ensuring all contracts are fully executed in a timely manner. Verifying that subcontractor insurance coverage meets client requirements. Coordinating with the Health & Safety team to confirm all required H&S documentation is completed by the subcontractor and approved prior to work commencement. Generating and issuing purchase orders in accordance with project requirements. This is a general description of the functions of this position and is not inclusive of all duties which may be associated with this position. Job Requirements Requirements: Minimum of an associate degree or a minimum of two years’ experience in professional procurement and/or contracting. Problem solving/analysis. Communication proficiency. Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Excellent listening skills. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling information and documentation. Ability to be detail oriented in all transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness. Self‑motivated with the ability to prioritize and make independent decisions. After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre‑employment background check, drug screening, and DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver’s license will be required. WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics or any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST is committed to affirmative action ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, advancement and other terms and privileges associated with employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr