Contracts and Procurement Specialist

LEXICON CONSULTING, INC.
  • Little Rock, AR
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.\n \nWe are seeking a motivated Contracts and Procurement Specialist to support contract development, procurement activities, and coordination on major EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects. This entry-level role is ideal for professionals with foundational experience in contract administration or supply chain who are eager to grow in a structured, fast-paced project environment.\n \nKey Responsibilities\n \nContract Support & Documentation\n\n Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing contracts, purchase orders, NDAs, and change orders.\n Maintain contract files, key dates, and deliverables in contract management systems.\n Ensure documentation compliance with company policies and project requirements.\n \nProcurement & Vendor Coordination\n\n Support procurement teams in issuing RFQs, tracking bids, and compiling commercial comparisons.\n Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to gather required documentation and updates.\n Monitor delivery schedules and report any delays or discrepancies to senior staff.\n \nEPC Project Coordination\n\n Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to align contract milestones with project goals.\n Assist in tracking contract status, variations, and change order logs.\n Support resolution of basic contractual or scope-related issues under guidance.\n \nCompliance & Reporting\n\n Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and quality standards in documentation.\n Assist with preparing status reports, trackers, and audit-ready records.\n Maintain accurate data for performance metrics and project forecasts.\n \nQualifications & Experience\n\n 1\u20132 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, or project support (preferably in EPC, construction, energy, or industrial sectors).\n Basic understanding of contract terms, commercial principles, and supply chain processes.\n Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); exposure to contract management tools is an advantage.\n \nYou must be legally authorized to work in the United States for our company without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. Note: The company does not provide employment visa sponsorship.\n \nSkills & Competencies\n\n Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.\n Effective communication and coordination abilities.\n Ability to interpret contractual language and work with cross-functional teams.\n Eagerness to learn and develop expertise in EPC contracting and procurement processes.\n \nEducation\n\n Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Law, or related field preferred.\n \nPhysical Demands\n\n The role primarily involves sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and handling paperwork.\n Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment for long periods of time.\n Occasional walking, standing, and moving between departments or meeting rooms.\n All the physical demands listed are essential functions.\n \nThe Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. I have reviewed, understand and can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations. All of the physical demands listed are essential functions.\n \nBenefits\n\n Medical Insurance\n HSA with Employer contributions\n Dental Insurance\n Vision Insurance\n Group and Voluntary Life Insurance\n Short Term/Long Term Disability \n Critical Illness Plan\n Employee Assistance Program\n Paid Vacation\n 401(k) with Employer Match\n \n#ZR\n \nAccessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at\n \nEmail: lexhr@lexicon-inc.com\n \nDrug Free Workplace\n \nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.\n \nIf you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English \u2013 Spanish \u2013 Arabic - Chinese \n \nEnglish \u2013 Spanish \u2013 Chinese \n \nTo see other positions, click here.\n\n

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLittle Rock, AR

    Skills

    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Contract Analysisunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Contract Reviewunmatched
    • Corporate Complianceunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Course Coordinationunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)unmatched
    • Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
    • File Maintenanceunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Keyboardsunmatched
    • Language Interpreterunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • New Drug Applicationunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Status Reportsunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched

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