Senior Contracts Manager - Design-Build Projects

As a Senior Contracts Manager, you'll be a trusted advisor to project teams, 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 and related projects in the water and wastewater industry.

• Advise project teams on appropriate contractual terms for design‑build and related projects.
• Review RFPs, assess contract risks, propose changes and exceptions, and recommend risk‑mitigation measures.
• Draft and review a variety of agreements, including NDAs, teaming agreements, joint ventures, prime contracts, and subcontracts.
• Maintain close working relationships with leadership, sales, delivery managers, legal, and other core service groups to achieve comprehensive review and risk assessment.
• Serve as a primary contact to address questions related to existing contracts and contract processes.
• Prioritize multiple projects on a time‑sensitive basis.

• Minimum of 8 years as a contracts manager or similar role.
• Substantial knowledge of design‑build projects and standard contract forms (e.g., DBIA, EJCDC), preferably in the water and wastewater industry.
• Experience building strong relationships with project teams and influencing decisions.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Senior‑level experience negotiating contracts with a pragmatic, flexible negotiation style based on sound business acumen.
• PPP/P3 and/or CMAR experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of legal concepts (e.g., standard of care, liability, indemnification, warranties, intellectual property) and state and local contracting practices.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and other contract‑management technology.
• Collaborative, strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Exceptional business ethics, influence, and leadership skills.

Location A: $106,000 - $145,000

Location B: $117,000 - $160,000

Location C: $128,000 - $174,000

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success and includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance‑based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and long‑term care insurance.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full‑service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading‑edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice for our clients, delivering exceptional quality, and for our employees, providing development opportunities and a collaborative culture.

This position is subject to a pre‑employment background check and a pre‑employment drug test.

Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, the company reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. All applicants have the right to equal opportunity employment.

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