Contracts Manager Job Houston area,Texas USA,Management

Job Description:

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing and administering both client and subcontractor contracts to ensure full contractual alignment and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
This role provides daily contractual guidance to the Project Manager and leadership team, manages claims and variations, and ensures timely and accurate contractual communications.
The position also leads and mentors the contract administration team to maintain discipline, traceability, and accuracy across all contractual documentation.

Objectives:

Maintain complete understanding of client and subcontractor contracts, ensuring alignment at all times.
Advise the Project Manager and team on contractual rights, obligations, and risks.
Proactively manage upstream and downstream correspondence and contractual communications.
Ensure timely handling of variations, claims, and change management processes.
Lead and develop the contract administration team to maintain accuracy and compliance.

Requirement/Must Have:

12 18 years of experience in contract or commercial management for large-scale construction or industrial projects.
Strong experience managing both client and subcontractor contracts within active project environments.
Proven ability to interpret complex contract terms and translate them into practical project guidance.
Demonstrated experience managing claims, variations, and formal correspondence under tight deadlines.
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or Business Administration.

Responsibilities:

Maintain awareness of daily project activities and link site events to contractual requirements.
Provide timely advice to the Project Manager and functional leads regarding entitlements, risks, and compliance with notice provisions.
Prepare and issue formal correspondence, notifications, and claims to clients and subcontractors in accordance with contract terms.
Lead review and negotiation of subcontract terms and variations to ensure alignment with client contracts.
Coordinate with project controls to align cost, schedule, and change management impacts with contractual submissions.
Supervise and mentor Contract Administrators responsible for day-to-day contract management.
Ensure all contractual records are properly documented, traceable, and compliant.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience delivering large-scale data center or mission-critical facility projects.
Professional certification in Contract or Commercial Management such as MRICS, CICES, or IACCM.
Experience with FIDIC, NEC, or similar contract frameworks.
Familiarity with project controls systems and cost management principles.

Skills:

Strong contract interpretation and negotiation skills.
Excellent written communication for formal correspondence and claims.
Risk assessment and mitigation expertise.
Leadership and team development capabilities.
Strong coordination skills across project management, construction, and supply chain teams.

Work Environment:

Site-based role requiring daily coordination with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.
Regular interaction to manage communications, changes, and compliance.

Qualification And Education:

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or Business Administration required.


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