Contract Manager (Commercial Law/Construction Law)

Overview

A leading organization in the smart infrastructure sector is seeking a Contract Manager to support its Buildings Business Unit. This role focuses on managing contracts related to construction projects, ensuring compliance, mitigating risks, and supporting proposal efforts. The position offers remote work flexibility with the expectation to work within the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone during regular business hours.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize both routine and complex commercial contractual documents efficiently and accurately.
• Assess complex solicitations to identify potential risks and regulatory considerations, proposing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate terms, conditions, and legal requirements within proposals, bids, and contract modifications.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations, providing guidance to branch offices and management.
• Identify risk factors and provide recommendations on contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop responses and propose alternative contract language as needed.
• Organize, manage, and prioritize multiple proposal efforts concurrently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years reviewing construction contracts for large projects, including drafting contract addenda and modifications.
• At least 5 years of experience negotiating and modifying contract topics such as indemnification, limits of liability, consequential damages, and intellectual property.
• Proven ability to incorporate risk-mitigating clauses into contracts or addenda to improve operational and legal outcomes.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), government policies, and procurement laws.
• Experience managing and reviewing subcontractor agreements and relationships.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
• Proficiency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in contract documentation and administration.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and procedures specific to construction projects.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings commonly found in construction contracts.
• Understanding of complex contract topics such as cybersecurity, privacy, and insurance.
• Effective communication skills with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and legal teams.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies as applied to contract administration in construction.
• Understanding of risk management principles and strategies within construction contracts.
• Advanced presentation and contract training skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $74,970 to $128,520 annually.
• Additional benefits may be provided by the employer.

Location

• Remote work from home with the requirement to work within the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone during regular business hours.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.