Construction Contracts Manager

Loenbro; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑匹r

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and change orders. You will work with Project Managers, Procurement, Legal and Operations to ensure compliance, minimize risk, and maintain documentation, with a hands-on focus on contract compliance and claims resolution.

The role requires 3–7+ years of contract management experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 3–7+ years’ experience in contract management, procurement, legal operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of contract terminology, negotiation principles, and risk‑management practices.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and vendor contracts.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software or ERP systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong internal and external relationships; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

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‑order support, 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.

Education

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

3–7+ years’ experience in contract management, procurement, legal operations, or related field

Strong understanding of contract terminology, negotiation principles, and risk management

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software or ERP systems

Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Loenbro is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from drafting and negotiation to execution and change orders. You will work with Project Managers, Procurement, Legal and Operations to ensure compliance, minimize risk, and maintain documentation, with a hands-on focus on contract compliance and claims resolution.

The role requires 3–7+ years of contract management experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in ERP systems and MS Office.