Construction Contract Lead | Risk & Compliance

Loenbro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. You will partner with Project Managers, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to ensure adherence to policies and minimize risk while supporting change orders and claims resolution.

This hands-on role emphasizes contract compliance, documentation accuracy, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders to meet business objectives across our

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–7+ years' experience in contract management, procurement, legal operations, or related field.
• Strong understanding of contract terminology, negotiation principles, and risk-management practices.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software or ERP systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, change orders, and amendments.
• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, legal requirements, and regulatory guidelines by identifying inconsistencies, and scope gaps.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend solutions to mitigate exposure and protect company interests.
• Log and track negotiation status, contract milestones, renewals, expirations, deliverables, and compliance obligations.
• Ensure proper flow down of Prime Contract requirements to subcontractors and vendors.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs while providing contract guidance, risk assessment, change orders, and formal notice responses.
• Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and standardized processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Utilize Docusign to coordinate contract negotiation, execution, and document retention.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related questions and escalations.
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation requests related to contractual agreements.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance ensuring parties fulfill contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on complex negotiations, high-risk agreements, and claims or disputes as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing contract-management policies, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

Tools

Office software

ERP systems

Job description

Loenbro is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and compliance. You will partner with Project Managers, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to ensure adherence to policies and minimize risk while supporting change orders and claims resolution.

This hands-on role emphasizes contract compliance, documentation accuracy, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders to meet business objectives across our