Contracts Manager

CORE Construction is seeking a Contracts Manager to work with clients and subcontractors on mid to large-scale commercial construction projects throughout the State of Texas. The new Manager will draft and manage the contracts and subcontracts for a wide range of institutional clients, including colleges, universities, K-12 districts, municipalities, healthcare systems and more. This is an in-person position at our national headquarters in Frisco, Texas.

As a Contracts Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to project teams and leadership by helping them navigate complex agreements and make informed business decisions. You'll use your communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to review contracts, guide negotiations, and identify risks-contributing to the successful delivery of design-build, construction manager at risk (CMAR), and Public-Private Partnership (P3) related construction projects.

Responsibilities of this position will include:

* Advising project teams involved in design-build, CMAR, and P3-related projects as to appropriate contractual terms in a variety of settings.

* Reviewing RFPs and the associated contracts, provide contract risk assessments including proposed contract changes and exceptions, and suggest risk mitigation measures.

* Being responsible to draft, review, and negotiate prime contracts, and subcontracts.

* Maintaining close working relationships with applicable leadership team, business development, preconstruction teams, other members of the legal department, as well as other internal core services groups necessary to achieve comprehensive review and risk assessment (cybersecurity, tax, insurance, etc.).

* Serving as one of the organization's contacts to address questions related to existing contracts and contract processes.

* Prioritizing between multiple projects on a time-sensitive basis.

* A minimum of 5 years working as a contracts manager or similar role

* Substantial knowledge and experience with design-build projects, CMAR, P3 development, construction, and financing, and standard contract forms (such as DBIA, AIA, Consensus Docs, and EJCDC),

* Experience building strong relationships with project teams and influencing decisions

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of related experience

* Senior level experience negotiating contracts with a pragmatic, flexible negotiation style based on sound business acumen

* Strong understanding of legal concepts (e.g., standard of care, liability, insurances, indemnification, acceptance, warranties, intellectual property rights, etc.) and state and local contracting practices

* Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and Teams, and other contract management technology

* Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills

* Exceptional business ethics, influence, and leadership skills

* Detail-oriented and adheres to industry professionalism standards

* Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills and able to effectively communicate with legal, business, finance, and technical professionals

* This is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and employee is not eligible for overtime compensation.

CORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.