Contract Manager; Field

Contract Manager Position Summary

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing all contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts. This includes sub-contractor compliance with company and established project policies, legal requirements, and construction standards. This position will be responsible for contract development, administration, and contract close-out including claims and dispute resolution.

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various construction disciplines, e.g., piling, civil foundations, structural steel erection, piping, electrical, etc.
• Draft, review, and formalize contract annexes for specific requirements of the construction projects including contractual tools to ensure on‑time and on‑budget execution, e.g., liquidated damages, incentives, etc.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction Management, legal, and others on contract‑related issues.
• Manage change orders, amendments, and close‑out.
• Routine monitoring of contractor performance ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, etc.
• Manage claims, disputes, and conflict resolution in collaboration with Project Management, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Provide routine reporting on contract status, risk, compliance, etc.
• Perform various other administrative and clerical duties as assigned related to contract management.
• The ability to work overtime and maintain regular, punctual attendance is required.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, construction management, or related field. Minimum five years of experience in contract management; preferably in capital projects or construction.

Construction purchasing experience required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Must be able to work weekends and long hours in a high‑pressure working environment. Must be accessible at any time for emergencies. Requires frequent bending, stooping and lifting. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group and voluntary life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Critical illness plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with employer match