Contracts Manager, Industrial

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The Contracts Manager is an operations-focused commercial leader within McGough’s Industrial operating unit, responsible for managing contract strategy, commercial risk, and negotiations across the full project lifecycle—from early pursuit and FEED through execution, change management, and closeout.

This role bridges project management, estimating, procurement, and field operations, ensuring contract terms align with execution strategy and that commercial risks are actively managed throughout delivery. The Contracts Manager supports integrated EPC and design-build projects across McGough’s core industrial markets including Energy & Power, Industrial Process, and Water/Wastewater.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10–15+ years of experience in industrial construction, EPC project management, or commercial/project controls roles
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts in EPC, design-build, CMAR, or lump sum delivery models
• Strong experience with contract negotiation, change management, and claims avoidance
• Proven ability to translate contract requirements into operational execution strategies
• Experience working directly with project teams, subcontractors, and clients

• Experience with large-scale industrial or process facilities
• Experience supporting FEED / FEL phases and progressive contracting models
• Experience with dispute resolution, claims management, or commercial strategy
• Professional certifications (CCM, PMP, PSP, or equivalent)
• Experience supporting procurement on EPC projects

• Change management and claims avoidance
• Strong understanding of construction cost, schedule, and risk drivers
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Ability to translate contract terms into execution strategy
• Risk identification, documentation, and dispute resolution
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations and project teams
• Executive communication and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Process improvement and Lean mindset
• Knowledge of standard construction contract forms (DBIA, AIA, EJCDC, Consensus Docs)
• Proficiency with project controls, contract management, and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to develop commercial standards, templates, and best practices

• Serve as the primary commercial advisor to Project Managers and Operations teams
• Interpret contract requirements and ensure alignment with project execution
• Develop and maintain contract compliance strategies across all project phases
• Support project teams in understanding key contract provisions
• Work with procurement department preparing commercial bid tabs
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of contractual matters

• Proactively identify and manage commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Support development and maintenance of project risk registers
• Advise project teams on risk mitigation strategies tied to contract terms
• Assist in resolving disputes through negotiation and commercial strategy
• Support claims avoidance through proper documentation, communication, and execution alignment
• When required, support preparation of claims or defense strategies in coordination with leadership

• Partner with procurement teams in development and negotiation of subcontract agreements
• Ensure subcontract terms align with prime contract obligations and risk posture
• Support subcontractor selection and bid leveling from a commercial perspective
• Advise project teams on subcontractor performance and contractual compliance
• Assist in resolving subcontractor disputes and change negotiations

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