Contract Manager

Yates Construction

$80K — $95K *
Waco, TX 76706In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or related field.
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant construction industry experience may be considered.
  • 5+ years of experience in construction, contract administration, project controls, project engineering, procurement, commercial management, accounting, or related discipline.
  • Preferred experience on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or data center construction projects.
  • Experience reviewing and administering construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change management processes.

Responsibilities

  • Review and monitor owner contract requirements and obligations.
  • Track contractual notice requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and compliance milestones.
  • Develop and maintain compliance logs, trackers, and reporting tools.
  • Coordinate contractual correspondence between project teams and clients.
  • Support change management processes, including documentation and notice tracking.
  • Assist leadership in identifying contractual obligations affecting project execution.
  • Coordinate with legal counsel on contract interpretation and disputes.
  • Monitor compliance with insurance and reporting provisions.
  • Maintain project contract files and supporting documentation.
  • Support teams in best practices for contract administration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale projects in diverse industries.
  • Collaborative environment with operations and legal teams.
  • Chance to enhance contract management skills in a dynamic setting.
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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