Contract Manager

Yates Construction

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g., Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration)
  • 5+ years' experience in contract administration or related disciplines
  • Experience with large commercial or industrial construction projects
  • Knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, and change management
  • Strong organizational skills to manage contractual obligations

Responsibilities

  • Review and maintain knowledge of owner contract requirements
  • Track contractual notices, deadlines, and compliance milestones
  • Develop and manage contract compliance logs and reporting
  • Coordinate contractual correspondence between teams and clients
  • Support change management processes and documentation
  • Assist project leadership in identifying impactful contractual obligations
  • Monitor compliance with insurance and other owner requirements

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work onsite in Hubbard, TX
  • Engagement with diverse project teams on large-scale projects
  • Support for continuous improvement in contract administration
  • Access to professional development and best practices
  • Participation in strategic project meetings for risk management
Full Job Description
Position: Contract Manager

Location: Hubbard, TX (onsite)

Role Summary

The Project Contract Manager serves as the project team's primary resource for owner contract administration and contractual compliance throughout project execution. This role works closely with project leadership, operations teams, and the legal department to monitor contractual obligations, manage compliance requirements, track critical notices and deadlines, and support effective contract administration. The position does not provide legal advice but plays a key role in helping project teams understand and fulfill contractual requirements while minimizing contractual risk.

Core Responsibilities

  • Review and maintain working knowledge of owner contract requirements and obligations.


  • Track and monitor contractual notice requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and compliance milestones.


  • Develop and maintain contract compliance logs, trackers, and reporting tools.


  • Coordinate required contractual correspondence between project teams and clients.


  • Support change management processes, including documentation, notice tracking, and record maintenance.


  • Assist project leadership in identifying contractual obligations that may impact project execution.


  • Coordinate with corporate legal counsel regarding contract interpretation, disputes, claims, and other legal matters.


  • Monitor compliance with insurance, bonding, reporting, and other owner-required provisions.


  • Maintain project contract files and supporting documentation.


  • Support project teams in developing and implementing best practices for contract administration and compliance.


  • Participate in project meetings to identify and address contractual risks and obligations.


  • Provide periodic compliance reporting to project leadership and legal stakeholders.


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field.


  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant construction industry experience may be considered.


Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in construction, contract administration, project controls, project engineering, procurement, commercial management, accounting, or a related discipline. Experience working on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or data center construction projects preferred.


  • Experience reviewing and administering construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change management processes.


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