Contracts Manager Recruitment
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- It’s difficult to find someone who can manage complex construction contracts while balancing commercial requirements, project delivery, and contractual risk.
- The right candidate needs strong contract administration skills combined with an understanding of construction operations, subcontractor relationships, changes, claims, and project requirements.
- A weak Contracts Manager can allow missed notice requirements, poorly documented changes, unresolved disputes, or inconsistent contract administration to create financial and schedule exposure.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway identifies Contracts Managers with infrastructure construction experience, strong contract administration skills, commercial judgment, and the ability to manage contractual risk throughout the project lifecycle.
About the Contracts Manager Role
Role Highlights
Experience
7-15+ Years
Core Focus
Contract Administration
Key Areas
Contracts, Changes & Claims
Work Environment
Field & Office
Project Focus
Infrastructure Projects
Recruitment Type
Permanent
What does a Contracts Manager Do?
Manage Contract Administration
Administers prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, and other commercial documents throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage Changes
Reviews, documents, negotiates, and tracks change orders and other adjustments affecting project scope, cost, or schedule.
Monitor Contract Compliance
Tracks contractual obligations, notice requirements, deliverables, insurance, documentation, and other compliance requirements.
Support Claims & Disputes
Supports the documentation, evaluation, negotiation, and resolution of claims, disputes, delays, and other contractual issues.
Protect Commercial Interests
Identifies contractual risks and works with project leadership to protect commercial position while supporting successful project delivery.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase agreements, and other project agreements.
- Review and manage contractual requirements, notices, correspondence, deliverables, and compliance obligations.
- Manage change orders, potential changes, claims, and other commercial impacts affecting project cost or schedule.
- Maintain accurate contract records and documentation to support project administration and dispute resolution.
- Partner with project management, project controls, procurement, operations, subcontractors, and leadership to identify and manage contractual risk.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
7-15+ years of infrastructure construction contracts, contract administration, commercial management, or related experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, Contract Management, or related field preferred; equivalent construction contracts experience may qualify.
Certifications
CCM, CPCM, PMP, or other relevant construction, contracts, and project management credentials can be beneficial.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$100,000-$155,000
Performance Bonus
Experience Level
Senior
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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