We are looking for an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and negotiating construction-related agreements, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong background in contract management and excellent communication skills.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts, including master service agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements.<br>• Ensure all contract terms align with company policies, industry standards, and risk tolerance.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams such as project management, procurement, legal, and operations to address contractual needs.<br>• Identify potential risks in agreements and propose actionable solutions to minimize exposure.<br>• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tracking status, obligations, and renewals.<br>• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.<br>• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external parties to support business objectives.<br>• Provide guidance on contract-related matters to ensure smooth execution of agreements.
<p>Follow Shad On LinkedIN at #chalkboardtalk for videos on his open roles!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📍 <strong>Location:</strong> West Houston, TX (Hybrid)</p><p> 💼 <strong>Compensation:</strong> Base Salary 💰 + Bonus Potential 🎯 + Full Benefits 🏥</p><p> 🤝 <strong>Engagement:</strong> Working with <strong>Robert Half</strong> on behalf of a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> 💼</p><p> 👥 <strong>Team:</strong> Dynamic Leadership 🌟 | Collaborative Culture 🤝</p><p><br></p><p><strong>🔍 About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a <strong>multi-billion dollar client</strong> to hire an <strong>inquisitive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and <strong>strategic thought leader</strong> for a key procurement analytics role. If you love turning data into actionable insights and influencing high-impact decisions, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>📊 Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>📈 Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, contract compliance).</li><li>🔎 Analyze spend data to uncover trends, risks, and opportunities across suppliers and dealerships.</li><li>🤝 Collaborate with sourcing teams and managers to support strategic initiatives.</li><li>💡 Translate data into actionable recommendations for sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.</li><li>🧹 Lead data cleansing, enrichment, and classification efforts.</li><li>🛠️ Implement and manage analytics platforms (Power BI, Qlik).</li><li>🤖 Utilize AI-driven tools to enhance procurement insights.</li><li>⚠️ Support supplier segmentation and risk analysis using internal/external data.</li><li>🔗 Partner with IT and Finance to ensure system integration and data alignment.</li><li>🧠 Present findings to senior leadership to guide decision-making.</li><li>📚 Stay current on procurement analytics trends and digital transformation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>🎓 Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Capabilities:</strong></p><ul><li>🗣️ Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentations.</li><li>🤝 Strong collaboration skills across global, cross-functional teams.</li><li>🚀 Initiative and ownership of complex projects.</li><li>📊 Business acumen and technical rigor.</li><li>💪 Self-motivated and results-driven.</li></ul><p><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.</li><li>📅 5–7 years of experience in procurement data analytics.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>📊 Advanced Excel: VLOOKUP/XLLOOKUP, Power Query, pivot tables, complex formulas.</li><li>🧮 Strong ad hoc analysis and data manipulation skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For Confidential Consideration e-mail Shad at [email protected]</p>
We are looking for a skilled Buyer to join our procurement team in Freeport, Texas. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in sourcing chemical raw materials, equipment, and other essential supplies, ensuring that procurement processes meet both quality and cost-effectiveness standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization within the chemicals industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement procurement strategies for chemical raw materials, equipment, and other supplies.<br>• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships by evaluating and negotiating contracts effectively.<br>• Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely and efficient replenishment aligned with production schedules.<br>• Conduct market analysis to stay informed about trends, pricing changes, and regulations affecting procurement.<br>• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising the quality of materials or services.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure procurement aligns with organizational goals.<br>• Review and manage supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements and standards.<br>• Optimize purchasing processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce lead times.<br>• Ensure adherence to industry regulations and company policies during procurement activities.
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Cost Project Control Specialist II</strong> to support project execution teams in the development, monitoring, and control of project budgets and costs. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional with a foundation in cost control and project management who is eager to grow in a fast-paced project environment.</p><p>W<strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Budget Development & Management</strong></li><li>Assist in recasting project estimates into structured budgets.</li><li>Ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and resource requirements.</li><li>Maintain accurate budget documentation and cost tracking systems.</li><li><strong>Commitment Execution & Management</strong></li><li>Support execution of commitments against approved budgets (POs, contracts, subcontracts).</li><li>Track commitments to confirm alignment with budget limits and project objectives.</li><li>Monitor expenditures and report discrepancies or overruns.</li><li><strong>Change Management</strong></li><li>Assist in documenting and evaluating scope changes or variations affecting costs.</li><li>Support impact analysis for cost changes and maintain proper documentation.</li><li>Update budgets and forecasts with approved changes.</li><li><strong>Forecasting & Estimate at Completion (EAC)</strong></li><li>Contribute to developing cost forecasts using historical data and current expenditures.</li><li>Assist in calculating EAC by analyzing actual, committed, and projected costs.</li><li>Provide input for variance reports and recommend corrective actions.</li><li><strong>Reporting & Analysis</strong></li><li>Prepare cost reports, dashboards, and summaries for stakeholders.</li><li>Highlight cost trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.</li><li><strong>Collaboration & Support</strong></li><li>Work with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams for accurate cost alignment.</li><li>Assist with audits and compliance reviews related to cost management processes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is looking for a skilled Procurement Analyst to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage procurement strategies, collaborate across departments, and drive cost efficiencies while maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is adept at negotiating, analyzing data, and fostering productive vendor relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee procurement processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.</p><p>• Evaluate vendor contracts to identify risks and ensure compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with suppliers to optimize cost savings.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers and construction teams to align procurement activities with project timelines and budgets.</p><p>• Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to enhance procurement efficiency.</p><p>• Implement cost-saving strategies while maintaining quality and service excellence.</p><p>• Utilize Power BI to analyze procurement data and provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliable partnerships.</p><p>• Contribute to a dynamic and solution-oriented work environment.</p>
<p>Our client, north of the Woodlands, is hiring a Procurement Clerk. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing purchasing activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring seamless coordination with vendors and internal stakeholders. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with data and systems, this opportunity is ideal for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process and manage purchase orders to ensure timely and accurate procurement of goods and services.</p><p>• Maintain and update inventory records, reconciling discrepancies to ensure data accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to track order statuses and resolve any delivery issues.</p><p>• Utilize ERP systems to streamline procurement processes and ensure efficient record-keeping.</p><p>• Provide exceptional customer service to internal departments, addressing procurement-related inquiries and concerns.</p><p>• Generate reports and analyze data to support purchasing decisions.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures during procurement activities.</p><p>• Assist in maintaining organized documentation for auditing and reference purposes.</p><p>• Work closely with team members to improve inventory management and purchasing workflows.</p>
<p>The IT Project Manager (PM) – Server Delivery is responsible for leading and managing multiple concurrent infrastructure projects focused on server deployment and optimization. These initiatives include:</p><ul><li>Replacing servers that have reached end-of-life in accordance with company policy</li><li>Supporting data center transitions such as integrations, relocations, and decommissions</li><li>Enhancing Citrix infrastructure</li><li>Expanding capacity for storage and virtualization platforms</li></ul><p>The IT PM oversees all phases of the project lifecycle—from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closure—ensuring that each project is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. This role requires strong leadership and coordination skills to manage cross-functional teams and resources effectively.</p><p>Key responsibilities include defining project goals and deliverables, maintaining quality standards, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring accurate tracking of a large volume of hardware assets. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, financially savvy, and excels in problem-solving and organization.</p><p>Success in this role also demands excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset are essential to navigate evolving priorities and drive successful outcomes.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the successful execution of multiple infrastructure projects from initiation through closure</li><li>Manage and track project-related purchase orders, ensuring timely receipt, invoicing, and reconciliation of all items</li><li>Oversee inventory transfers, confirming accurate removal and deployment of equipment from inventory systems</li><li>Collaborate closely with operations managers and field teams to maintain precise purchasing and inventory records</li><li>Coordinate daily project activities and resource assignments to ensure alignment with timelines and deliverables</li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, scope statements, work breakdown structures, cost estimates, resource allocations, risk/issue logs, and status reports</li><li>Monitor and manage project financials, including forecasting monthly expenditures, processing invoices, tracking actual spend, and reporting budget performance and variances</li><li>Facilitate project planning and execution through organized meetings with team members and stakeholders, documenting outcomes and action items</li><li>Simultaneously manage six or more active projects, each with small, focused teams</li><li>Collaborate with other project managers to ensure cross-functional alignment and support broader organizational initiatives</li><li>Lead steering committee sessions with IT and business leadership to provide updates and drive strategic decisions</li><li>Conduct technical and requirements-gathering meetings to unify stakeholders and clarify project needs</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and fostering collaboration</li><li>Build and sustain strong relationships across departments to support project success</li><li>Promote high performance and accountability within project teams, removing barriers to progress and mentoring junior team members</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced attorney to serve as In-House Counsel for a commercial real estate development firm. This role will handle a wide range of legal matters including contract drafting and negotiation, lease administration, tenant disputes, and compliance. The attorney will work closely with leadership and project teams to provide practical legal guidance that supports the company’s business objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, purchase and sale agreements, and related real estate documents.</li><li>Deliver demand letters and manage tenant disputes, defaults, and enforcement actions.</li><li>Advise on property acquisitions, financing, and development transactions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Oversee outside counsel as needed for litigation or specialized matters.</li><li>Identify and mitigate legal risks, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Maintain accurate legal records and contract documentation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented <strong>Controller</strong> to lead our accounting operations and support strategic financial decision-making. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial reporting and internal controls.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead monthly accounting close processes with accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.</li><li>Manage annual financial audits with external CPA firms.</li><li>Oversee inventory accuracy and reporting.</li><li>Support operational teams with performance metrics and cost reduction initiatives.</li><li>Develop and implement accounting policies and internal controls.</li><li>Communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Prepare budgets and monitor performance against financial targets.</li><li>Generate financial forecasts, reports, and ad-hoc analyses.</li><li>Manage daily accounting functions: invoicing, A/R, A/P, procurement, general ledger, and payroll.</li><li>Oversee payroll transaction postings and ledger mapping.</li><li>Supervise accounting staff and coordinate team activities.</li><li>Manage outsourced services such as payroll and tax compliance.</li><li>Ensure timely state and federal tax payments.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and technology enhancements.</li><li>Recommend strategies to improve financial efficiency and reduce costs.</li><li>Foster collaboration between Finance and other departments.</li><li>Contribute to team goals and provide guidance to support staff.</li></ul><p><br></p>
