Contracts Manager

Realty Operations Group (ROG) manages one of the largest privately held real estate portfolios in the United States. Our mission is to support business operations with excellence, integrity, and efficiency. As part of this effort, the Procurement Contracts team plays a vital role in ensuring compliant, cost-effective, and value-driven supplier relationships.

The Procurement Contracts Manager will play a key role in negotiating and administering a wide range of procurement agreements to support ROG’s strategic goals. This individual will manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, execution, renewal, and close-out, while collaborating closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders across departments. This role requires a combination of strong legal acumen, procurement knowledge, and communication skills to ensure effective contract execution and alignment with corporate policies and risk tolerance.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a variety of agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Amendments, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Ensure contract terms are clear, compliant, and aligned with business goals.
• Handle ad hoc duties and special projects as assigned.

• Oversee contract lifecycle management, from initiation and approval through execution, renewal, and termination.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date contract records, correspondence, and documentation.

• Ensure all contractual activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to confirm appropriate insurance requirements are included and maintained.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks in collaboration with Legal and Procurement leadership.

• Act as a central point of contact for internal teams and external vendors on all contract-related matters.
• Partner with legal counsel, project managers, asset management, construction teams, and other internal stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues efficiently.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support performance and accountability.
• Provide support with contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally.

• Oversee the formal close-out of contracts, ensuring all obligations have been met and documentation is complete.
• Facilitate clear communication with stakeholders to ensure projects can move forward without administrative delays.

• Evaluate and analyze contract pricing structures and financial terms.
• Benchmark contract rates and terms against industry standards to support value-driven negotiations and cost containment.

• Bachelor’s Degree required; J.D. Required
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in contract negotiation, management, or administration, preferably within the construction and/or real estate asset management sectors.

• Advanced negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience with contract management software and systems (implementation experience a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills, required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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