Construction Contracts & Risk Manager

R.H. White Construction; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White Construction seeks a Contracts Administration Manager to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle, protecting assets and ensuring safety, insurance, and legal compliance.

The role leads contract administration staff, negotiates terms to reduce exposure, and collaborates with project teams to align risk strategies with project goals. A strong background in construction risk and CPCM certification is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field.
• NCMA CPCM or equivalent certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction risk management or closely related field.
• Three years of supervisory experience with authority for personnel actions.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for risk modeling and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations.
• Contract and insurance expertise in construction.
• Expert negotiation skills.
• Project management and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize risks and make decisions under uncertainty.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, compliance, and corporate governance.
• Experience with AI-assisted contract review tools and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to and promotes all company safety policies and conduct.
• Manages contracts administration staff and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Ensure contracts are monitored for contract terms compliance.
• Analyze plans, contracts, site conditions for risks.
• Review contracts and purchase orders to identify risk transfer points and negotiate clauses.
• Provide guidance on contract risk mitigation and master agreements with subcontractors.
• Develop risk management policies and train staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, legal, HR, procurement, and subcontractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or related field

NCMA CPCM or equivalent certifications

Tools

ERP systems

AI-assisted contract review tools

Job description

R.H. White Construction seeks a Contracts Administration Manager to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the project lifecycle, protecting assets and ensuring safety, insurance, and legal compliance.

The role leads contract administration staff, negotiates terms to reduce exposure, and collaborates with project teams to align risk strategies with project goals. A strong background in construction risk and CPCM certification is required.