Contracts Manager

A fast-growing company in the heavy lifting transportation industry is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee and manage commercial contracts across complex projects. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, resilient professional with strong commercial judgment and contract lifecycle experience. Working collaboratively, the new hire will support business objectives by negotiating and administering contracts, managing risk, and ensuring smooth transition from pre-award through operational execution while fostering strong client and internal partnerships.

Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $110,000-$152,000 (dependent on experience)
• 15% Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K - company match

Location: S Houston, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Contract Formation:
  • Collaborate with sales and legal teams to review, negotiate, and finalize project and service contracts.
  • Oversee the contracting process, ensuring risks are identified, mitigated, and managed.
  • Provide guidance to sales and tendering teams on contractual matters, selecting appropriate contract forms based on service types and associated risks.
• Post-Award Contract Management:
  • Participate in project kick-off meetings, working closely with Project Managers to manage contract deliverables, risks, and changes.
  • Assist in developing a comprehensive contract administration and management framework.
  • Lead dispute resolution and claims administration processes.
  • Manage contract renewals, closures, and track lessons learned to improve future contract performance.
• Client Relationship and Operational Support:
  • Manage client relationships, representing the company in client meetings and stewarding future business opportunities.
  • Lead client contract negotiations, ensuring identified contractual issues are resolved.
  • Support the sales team in transitioning contracts to the operations team, ensuring they are fully informed of key commercial and contractual matters.
  • Assist project management in identifying and mitigating potential claims, changes, and variations, ensuring timely notifications are handled throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Risk and Commercial Management:
  • Identify and communicate commercial risks to stakeholders, ensuring they are managed effectively across the contract lifecycle.
  • This combined role ensures seamless contract management from formation through execution, while managing risks and fostering strong client relationships.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters in a business administration / commerce, engineering or similar discipline related to construction contracts and projects
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in construction or EPC contract administration/ management or equivalent in a fast paced environment
• Expert level negotiation skills
• Previous site and project management experience is desired
• Advanced understanding of Contract Management
• Commercial skills developed in the construction or related industries
• Knowledge of Sales and Tendering systems
• Understanding of Project Management
• Basic understanding of legal affairs
• Self-starter, works well with tight deadlines
• Confident, clear communicator

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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