Contract Manager

Yates Construction

$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Construction Management, Engineering, or Legal Studies.
  • 5+ years of experience in construction, contract administration, or commercial management.
  • Proficient in reviewing and managing construction contracts and associated documentation.
  • Experience in handling large-scale projects, particularly in industries like energy or data centers.
  • Understanding of compliance requirements related to construction contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Review owner contract requirements and obligations to ensure compliance.
  • Track and monitor deadlines and compliance milestones throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain logs and reporting tools for contract compliance.
  • Coordinate contractual correspondence between project teams and clients effectively.
  • Support change management processes by documenting changes and maintaining records.
  • Assist project leadership in identifying relevant contractual obligations that may affect execution.
  • Participate in project meetings to manage and address contractual risks.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with close interaction among project teams.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale and impactful construction projects.
  • Onsite position allows for direct involvement in project execution.
  • Professional growth through the development of contract management best practices.
Full Job Description
Position: Contract Manager

Location: Oklaunion, 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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