Commercial Contracts Manager

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to deliver world‑class support from tendering to project completion. Based in Cary, NC, you will balance customer focus with risk control, shaping regional growth and influencing global practices.

You will lead negotiations, draft agreements, and train teams in effective contract management. The role requires 5+ years in commercial contracts, English fluency (French a plus), and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial or transactional contract negotiation experience.
• Experience in the Nam Region with understanding of contractual terms & conditions.
• Fluency in English; French is a plus.
• Ability to influence and persuade in negotiations.
• Knowledge of legal terminology used in commercial contracts.
• Strong verbal and written communication; presentations to customers and Veolia team.

Responsibilities

• Provide negotiations preparation and support to Sales, Proposal teams, Project Managers and Service leaders.
• Review, negotiate and approve NDAs to support proposals.
• Assess risk in commercial contracts and develop mitigation strategies for negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with internal workflows and approvals.
• Lead complex contract negotiations for disputes and change orders.
• Develop risk management processes with leadership.
• Provide project summaries and guide teams through high‑risk deals.
• Consult with Legal Team to support negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Teach contracts management skills through training sessions.
• Travel approximately 20%, with some international travel.

Skills

Negotiation

English fluency

Influence & persuasion

Risk assessment

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The Commercial Contracts Manager will be responsible for providing world-class support from tendering to final project completion, ensuring a balance of customer centricity and risk management. The Commercial Contracts Manager will support the growth of the region both financially & in terms of capability by building the risk management mindset within the broader regional team & influencing change at the global level.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide negotiations preparation and support to the Sales and Proposal teams, as well as Project Managers/Service leaders and other functions within the region
• Review, negotiation and approval of Non-Disclosure Agreements as necessary to support proposal efforts
• Provide review, analyse key issues, and assess risk in commercial contracts, developing mitigation strategies for negotiations and sometimes leading them in complex contracts
• Ensure compliance with applicable in-house workflow and approval processes
• Prepare persuasive positions for (and sometimes lead) complex contract negotiations for dispute resolution and change order requests with customers and suppliers
• Support the development and implementation of risk management processes and controls working with Project Management / Services leadership
• Provide project summaries and guide Project Managers / Services leaders through successful project execution strategies in high risk projects / deals
• Consult with the Legal Team as necessary to support contract negotiations and dispute resolution
• Teach contracts management skills to the Sales, Proposal and Project Management / Services teams through on the job and formal training sessions
• Travel estimated at 20%, some international travel likely

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree with strong academic record - technical, engineering, legal, business a plus, > 5 years of commercial or transactional contract negotiation experience, or equivalent
• Must have more than five years of experience in the Nam Region with understanding of contractual terms & conditions
• Fluency in English language (French is a plus) and the ability to draft and negotiate in them
• Ability to influence and persuade with experience of negotiations
• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts as used in commercial contracts
• Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to customers and Veolia team members
• Organized and self-motivated for success
• Demonstrated prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
• Ability to provide creative business-oriented advice in a global, fast-paced environment
• Experience in working in different cultures and environments
• Experience with direct customer contact and negotiations - written and verbal/presentation
• Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders

Desired

• General understanding of water treatment technologies and customer industries and operations
• Prior experience in an "expert" role supporting a business team
• Experience working with large Design-Build contractors (and contracts)
• Substantive knowledge of commercial contracts in international business
• Working knowledge of contract forms NEC, ICHEM, FIDIC etc.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $110K - 118K USD + 10% AIP
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

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