Construction Contract Manager

California Waters; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

401K with 8% Company Match

Medical and dental benefits

Paid life insurance

Job summary

California Waters is seeking a Contracts Manager with experience in commercial and public works construction projects. The role involves comprehensive contract management, including handling change orders, claims, and legal documentation.

A successful candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and a strong working knowledge of contract language. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 401K and medical benefits.

Qualifications

• At least three years of hands-on experience with construction contracts in California is required.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract language and provisions.
• Experience in managing contract workflows for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all aspects of contract management including change orders and claims.
• Prepare legal documents and manage outside counsel communications.
• Assist with various contract agreements and insurance matters.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial construction knowledge

Public works expertise

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR CONTRACT MANAGER WITH EXPERTISE IN COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Job Description

The Contracts Manager is involved in all aspects of contracts; must be able to understand contracts that are complex in nature and perform a wide range of activities and assignments on a daily basis, including change orders, stop notices, construction claims, subcontractor qualifications and agreements, and many others. Prepare all legal documents and work with outside counsel as needed. Establish and update all records of correspondence. Communicate professionally with a variety of third parties.

Assist internal colleagues across divisions with the following, among other items:

• Contract agreements.
• Contract change orders.
• Stop notices.
• Construction claims.
• Insurance certificates.
• Bonds.
• Preliminary notices.
• Subcontractor packages.
• Leases.
• Licenses.
• Liens.
• Managing Outside Attorneys.

Qualifications

At least three (3) years of hands‑on direct experience with construction contracts within California is required for this position. The successful candidate will also have the following:

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience.
• A strong working knowledge of customary construction contract language and provisions (prime contracts, subcontract agreements, etc.).
• Skill in managing the preparation, review, negotiation and execution of contracts involving general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and others.
• Experience managing all aspects of workflow and contracts regarding construction projects (change orders, lien wavers/releases, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of California prevailing wage laws and an active (or renewable) California Notary are both a major plus but neither are required.

Benefits

We offer a casual atmosphere with a driven agenda for quality, where excellence is rewarded with advancement and compensation. Highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, DOE, including: paid vacation days, sick days and holidays, 401K with 8% Company Match, medical and dental benefits, paid life insurance, and more.

Mandatory drug test, physical and background screening post‑offer.

California Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.