Contract Manager; Commercial Law​/Construction Law

Job

522384

Posted since

11-Sep-2026

Organization

Legal, Compliance and Intellectual Property

Field of work

Legal & Compliance

Company

Mid-level Professional

Job type

Full-time

Remote only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Buffalo Grove
  - Illinois
  - United States of America
• Norfolk
  - Virginia
  - United States of America

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant team.

We are looking for a
Contract Manager
to support our Smart infrastructure (SI) Buildings Business Unit. SI supports the way we all want to live – happily, comfortably, sustainably, and in harmony. It supports the way industry and organizations want to be – efficient, responsible, and smarter.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize both routine and non-routine commercial contractual documents with efficiency and accuracy.
• Assess complex solicitations, identify potential risks and regulatory considerations, and propose appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Evaluate and analyze terms, conditions, and legal requirements within proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations, providing guidance and support to branch offices and management.

• Identify risk analysis factors to provide insightful recommendations on matters pertaining to contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop responses and propose alternative terms or language as needed.

• Organize, manage, and prioritize multiple proposal efforts concurrently.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• 5 years of reviewing construction contracts for large projects to include:drafting of contract addenda and contract modifications, industry regulations, standards, and best practices.
• 5 years of experience in negotiating and modifying the following contract topics:
  Indemnification, Limits of Liability, Consequential Damages and Intellectual Property
• Track record of effectively incorporating risk-mitigating clauses into contracts or by addenda to enhance operational and legal outcomes.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), government policies and regulations, and other applicable laws governing procurement.
• Management and review of subcontractor agreements and relationships
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Office suite.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Proficiency in English

• Law degree preferred
• Attention to detail and accuracy in contract documentation and administration.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures specific to construction projects
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings commonly found in construction contracts.
• Knowledge of complex contract topics, such as cybersecurity, privacy, and Insurance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and legal teams.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and their application to contract administration in construction projects.
• Understanding of…