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WSP

Contract Specialist

Ephrata, PA · On-site

$77K - $118K/yr

This Opportunity As a Contract Specialist , you'll play a key role in supporting WSP's newly ... Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for engineers, scientists, and business leaders.

WSP

Contract Specialist

Ephrata, PA

$77K - $118K/yr

This Opportunity As a Contract Specialist , you'll play a key role in supporting WSP's newly ... Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for engineers, scientists, and business leaders.

Kinsley Steel, Inc.

Construction Contracts Manager

York, PA · On-site

$87K - $117K/yr

Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering ... Review project procurement documents and assist with legal review * Assist in contract negotiations ...

Kinsley Steel, Inc.

Construction Contracts Manager

York, PA · On-site

$87K - $117K/yr

Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering ... Review project procurement documents and assist with legal review * Assist in contract negotiations ...

INTELLISWIFT INC

VB.Net Developer/Support

Ephrata, PA · On-site

$47.75 - $63/hr

Contract to Hire MUST HAVE: Bachelor Degree in Information Technology/Information Systems or related field 2-3+ years programming experience in VB.NET as well as experience with/exposure to: o C# o ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

Sr. Angular Developer

Wyomissing, PA · On-site

$52.50 - $64.25/hr

... months Contract to hire What You'll Be Doing * Develop high-performance, responsive web ... Lead and assign work to junior/onshore and offshore developers as needed. * Write unit tests and ...

DP World

OpenEdge Software Developer

Middletown, PA · On-site

DP World North America is a growing global contract logistics provider operating in over 40 countries. They are seeking an experienced OpenEdge Software Developer to support and enhance core business ...

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As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract developer in Lancaster, PA is $125,706.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,000.00 and $152,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Contract Developer is a software developer hired on a temporary or project basis to create, modify, or maintain applications and systems. They typically work for clients or companies under a contract agreement rather than as a full-time employee. Their responsibilities may include coding, debugging, testing, and collaborating with teams to meet project requirements. Contract Developers often specialize in specific programming languages or technologies and may work remotely or on-site. The duration and terms of their work vary based on the contract and project scope.

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Contract Developers often work on multiple projects or with various clients, which can present challenges such as rapidly adapting to different codebases, meeting tight deadlines, and managing shifting priorities. Effective communication with stakeholders and clear agreement on project scope and deliverables can help minimize misunderstandings. Staying organized through productivity tools and maintaining continuous skills development also contribute to handling workload fluctuations. By proactively addressing these challenges, contract developers can deliver high-quality work and build strong professional relationships.

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To excel as a Contract Developer, strong programming skills, experience with relevant frameworks, and a solid educational background in computer science or related fields are essential. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, project management tools, and possibly certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate are advantageous. Excellent time management, client communication, and adaptability are critical soft skills for success in contract-based work. These skills enable a Contract Developer to efficiently deliver quality results, meet client expectations, and thrive in dynamic, project-oriented environments.

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Contract Specialist

WSP

Ephrata, PA • On-site

$77K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

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Job description


This Opportunity
As a Contract Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting WSP's newly created North American Contracts Centre of Excellence (COE). You'll work with talented colleagues across Canada and the United States, contributing to transformative infrastructure, environmental, transportation, property, and energy projects.
This role supports all business sectors and gives you the chance to influence contract strategy at scale while growing your expertise within a global leader.
Your Impact
In this role, you will:
  • Review, negotiate, draft, and interpret commercial contracts across multiple business sectors.
  • Support project teams throughout the project lifecycle with contract advice and risk assessment.
  • Participate in internal and external meetings with business stakeholders and clients.
  • Deliver training sessions (e.g., Contracts 101, Lessons Learned, Prompt Payment).
  • Review public and private RFPs and support preparation of service offers.
  • Ensure compliance with internal authorization matrices, corporate policies, and governance.
  • Draft, review, and continuously improve WSP's contract templates, standard clauses, and contracting frameworks, ensuring they reflect best practices and evolving industry standards
  • Utilize Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems and AI-driven tools.
  • Contribute to a strategic function that is shaping the future of WSP's contractual processes across North America.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience as a Contracts Specialist or Contracts Manager, preferred in engineering or construction
  • Background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements.
  • Ability to simplify complex legal concepts for engineers, scientists, and business leaders.
  • Strong understanding of business fundamentals and risk management.
  • Experience with CLM systems, Microsoft 365 tools, and AI technologies.
  • Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $77,100.00 - $118,400.00
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About Us
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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