Director of Contracts

Overview

Description

What we do:

At Rain for Rent, we move water—every day. As the leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions, we’re recognized for our systems engineering expertise, cost-effective problem solving, and the high value we deliver to organizations facing critical liquid management challenges. Our experienced teams, supported by skilled engineers, are continually redefining what customers expect from a liquid handling provider. We design innovative equipment and harness cutting-edge technology to meet the demands of the toughest environments.

From water handling and irrigation to temporary liquid storage, our solutions consistently exceed customer expectations for quality and service. We are committed to completing every project safely, efficiently, on time—and done right the first time.

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Rain for Rent employees take great pride in being part of a family-owned company with a rich history. In May 2024, we proudly celebrated 90 successful years in business. With more than 70 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, Rain for Rent remains committed to delivering consistent, high-quality products and services to our customers.

Honesty and integrity are at the heart of everything we do. Our team is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations by providing exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Summary

The Director of Contracts is responsible for leading the Contracts Department with a strong focus on operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability. This role oversees the full contract lifecycle, from initiation to closeout, while ensuring compliance, risk management, and alignment with business objectives. The Director will manage and develop a high-performing team, drive process improvements, leverage technology solutions, and partner with business units to deliver timely, accurate, and value-added contract support.

A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university is required. An advanced degree is preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years’ progressive experience in contract management, operations, or business process leadership. A minimum of five (5) years of management or leadership experience with a focus on operational efficiency.

• Strong project management, process design, and continuous improvement skills.
• Proven track record of driving efficiency, reducing risk, and aligning contract operations with business objectives.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including renewals, amendments, statements of work, confidentiality agreements, material transfer agreements, research collaborations, and other vendor contracts.
• Design, implement, and refine standardized processes, tools, and templates for contract creation, review, negotiation, and administration.
• Develop methods to monitor team performance to measure turnaround time, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms and related technologies.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and accelerate contract cycle times.
• Utilize data analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to provide insights on contract performance and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted contract review, workflow automation) and recommend adoption to enhance scalability.

• Serve as a key partner to operations, finance, procurement, sales, and the General Counsel’s office to align contracts with business strategy.
• Provide operational insights to senior leadership to improve forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
• Ensure smooth coordination of contract-related workflows across departments.

• Ensure all contracts comply with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
• Maintain centralized contract records and support audits…