The Opportunity

The Contracts Manager is responsible for managing all contracts within Ulteig's Power Lifeline sector, ensuring strong contract governance and compliance. This role provides contract lifecycle expertise, balancing the protection of Ulteig's assets, minimizing claims and business risk, and supporting client and business line needs. As a key partner to execution teams, this position ensures that contract workflows are efficient, structured, and aligned with business goals. The Contracts Manager reports to the Director - Project Management & EPC Delivery and plays a critical role in contract oversight, process improvements, and risk mitigation.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all Power Lifeline Sector contracts, ensuring timely and effective management from review through negotiation to execution.
• Leads and manages workflow of all contract stages in collaboration with internal legal and sales teams. Reviews, revises, drafts, negotiates, and closes commercial contracts, including but not limited to master services agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, licenses, RFP responses and proposals, non-disclosure agreements, technology service agreements, and supporting documents.
• Provide strategic, business-oriented contract advice to internal stakeholders, ensuring agreements align with business objectives and risk management strategies from contract negotiations through project execution.
• Monitor and manage the contracts database, ensuring accurate records, subcontractor updates, and accurate metadata.
• Serve as the primary business liaison for contract negotiations, working closely with internal teams on deliverables, service scope, warranties, and commercial terms.
• Performs appropriate legal and operational research to support proposal and contract development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Accounting, Sales, Project Management, and Technical teams to ensure alignment and efficient decision-making.
• In collaboration with Legal, develop and implement Power Lifeline Sector contract standards, defining required elements, standardized language, and exception criteria to streamline processes.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance, proactively identifying risks, conflicts, and renewal opportunities.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, leveraging industry best practices to enhance contract efficiency, oversight, and governance.
• Ensure effective reporting and data tracking, using metrics to demonstrate contract function effectiveness and business impact.
• Partner with internal and/or external counsel to resolve disputes, claims, and litigation matters when necessary.
• Create and lead training initiatives for leadership and execution team members on best practices for understanding contract risks, best practices as a business partner during contract negotiation, executing project change orders, and managing claims risks.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the contract lifecycle.
• May include supervision and management for team of Contract Analysts and Contract Specialists.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Expect from You

• 8+ years of experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and governance, with a deep understanding of contract lifecycle management.
• Extensive knowledge of the Power industry, particularly in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts.
• Bachelor's degree (Legal, Business, Finance, or Engineering) required. JD or MBA preferred. NCMA certification a plus.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess legal and financial risks in contracts.
• Proven negotiation expertise, with precise contract language drafting skills and the ability to align legal terms with business strategies.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and analytical, with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously and in a timely manner.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent, proactive, and solutions-focused, with strong business judgment and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage high contract volumes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors®, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!

Ulteig is a Drug Free Workplace

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Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $134,300 - $181,800
* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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