Construction Constracts Manager

Construction Contracts Manager

The Construction Contracts Manager is responsible for the development, negotiation, administration, and oversight of contracts related to construction projects. This role partners closely with project teams, legal counsel, finance, and leadership to ensure contracts are executed in alignment with company standards, project requirements, and applicable regulations.

The Contracts Manager plays a key role in risk mitigation, compliance, and supporting successful project delivery from pre-award through closeout.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage construction contracts, including subcontracts, supplier agreements, professional services agreements, and contract amendments.
• Ensure contracts reflect accurate scope, pricing, schedule, and risk allocation consistent with company objectives.
• Maintain organized and complete contract records, including executed agreements, revisions, correspondence, and compliance documentation.
• Identify contractual risks related to scope, schedule, cost, and liability; recommend mitigation strategies to project stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including public works, government contracting, and applicable labor requirements where applicable.
• Collaborate with internal legal counsel on complex contract terms, disputes, claims, or escalated issues.

• Partner with project managers, operations, estimating, finance, and leadership to support projects throughout the full lifecycle.
• Provide contractual guidance during bid review, pre-construction, execution, and closeout phases.
• Support leadership with contract interpretation and decision-making.

• Review and administer contract changes, change orders, notices, extensions of time, and pricing adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and documentation of claims, disputes, or potential litigation support.
• Ensure timely issuance and tracking of contract notices and deliverables.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier contracts to ensure scope alignment, compliance, and performance expectations.
• Verify subcontractor compliance with insurance, bonding, safety, and contract terms.
• Support issue resolution related to non-performance, disputes, or contract deviations.
• Monitor contract values, payment terms, retainage, invoice requirements, and contractual obligations tied to billing.
• Coordinate with finance teams to support pay applications, audits, and financial reporting tied to contract terms.
• Ensure proper contract closeout, including releases, warranties, and final documentation.

• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, clauses, and procedures.
• Support training for internal teams on contract awareness, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare reports related to contract status, risk exposure, and compliance for leadership review.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) offered.
• Paid time off and holidays.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Business Content