Contract Lifecycle Lead (Construction & Facilities)

Stella Contracting, Inc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc. in New Orleans, LA seeks a strategic Contract Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle across construction and facility management.

You will ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and manage vendor, subcontractor, and client relationships. You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, finance, and senior leadership to support project delivery, monitor performance, and maintain contract records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Management, or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in contract management within construction, facility management, or similar industries.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts, ensuring terms are clear, enforceable, and align with organizational goals
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, finance, and senior leadership to support project delivery
• Monitor contract performance, track deliverables, and enforce compliance with deadlines and obligations
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks, proactively resolving disputes and claims
• Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and reporting systems
• Support bid processes and contract renewals as needed

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Management, or related field

Job description

Stella Contracting, Inc. in New Orleans, LA seeks a strategic Contract Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle across construction and facility management.

You will ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and manage vendor, subcontractor, and client relationships. You will collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, finance, and senior leadership to support project delivery, monitor performance, and maintain contract records and reporting.