Construction Contracts Manager

• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Salary Range:
  
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• Business Function:
  Program Management

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About the Role

Western Digital's Corporate Real Estate team is seeking an experienced Construction Contracts Manager to support our capital construction program. This role is the financial and contractual backbone of our project delivery team — responsible for cost tracking, contract administration, procurement coordination, and compliance across an active portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Finance, Legal, and Procurement to ensure projects are delivered within budget, contractual obligations are met, and all financial processes comply with internal controls and accounting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and reconcile monthly job cost reports in Oracle ERP; develop and maintain project budget and cash flow forecasting models in coordination with Project Managers and Finance

Perform weekly cost reporting and variance analysis across the active project portfolio

Coordinate monthly accruals with the Finance team to ensure costs are recorded in the correct period

Support CIP (Construction in Progress) reviews with the Fixed Assets team and process asset capitalization upon project close-out

Contracts & Procurement Administration

Review project contracts, statements of work, and amendments to assess financial requirements and identify contractual risk prior to execution

Process and track contractor and consultant change orders; maintain PO commitments and contract records in Oracle ERP

Submit, track, and maintain purchase orders in coordination with the Procurement team

Review and approve contractor and supplier invoices in coordination with Project Managers to ensure accuracy and budget alignment

Provide financial and risk input on new contracts and statements of work developed by Project Managers and Legal

Manage lien waiver compliance across all active projects

Ensure contractor and vendor insurance certificates are current and meet contract requirements at all times

Ensure contract execution and payment processes comply with internal controls, segregation of duties requirements, and applicable accounting standards

Provide audit support including documentation gathering, audit trail maintenance, and response to auditor inquiries

Ensure project close-out procedures and all financial documentation are complete and properly archived

Cross-Functional Coordination

Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams on all contract and cost-related matters

Coordinate with Project Managers following OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings to capture and process cost and contract impacts from project progress updates

Support the capital process team on project funding, approvals, and reporting requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction contracts management, construction accounting, or a related owner-side role

Proficient in Oracle ERP or a comparable enterprise financial system

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial modeling and reporting

Solid understanding of construction cost accounting principles including job costing, cash flow forecasting, accruals, and CIP

Experience managing lien waivers, insurance compliance, and contractor payment processes

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