Contract Manager

Yates Construction; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction in Biloxi, Mississippi, is seeking a Project Contract Manager to oversee contract administration and compliance throughout project execution. The role involves collaborating with project leadership and legal teams to ensure adherence to contract obligations.

The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in contract administration within the construction industry, preferably with experience in large commercial projects. Responsibilities include monitoring compliance requirements and supporting change management processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or contract administration.
• Experience on large commercial or industrial projects preferred.
• Ability to track compliance and manage contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain contract requirements and obligations.
• Track deadlines and compliance milestones.
• Support change management processes and documentation.

Skills

Contract administration

Compliance monitoring

Change management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

The Project Contract Manager serves as the project team's primary resource for owner contract administration and contractual compliance throughout project execution. This role works closely with project leadership, operations teams, and the legal department to monitor contractual obligations, manage compliance requirements, track critical notices and deadlines, and support effective contract administration. The position does not provide legal advice but plays a key role in helping project teams understand and fulfill contractual requirements while minimizing contractual risk.

Core Responsibilities

• Review and maintain working knowledge of owner contract requirements and obligations.
• Track and monitor contractual notice requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and compliance milestones.
• Develop and maintain contract compliance logs, trackers, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate required contractual correspondence between project teams and clients.
• Support change management processes, including documentation, notice tracking, and record maintenance.
• Assist project leadership in identifying contractual obligations that may impact project execution.
• Coordinate with corporate legal counsel regarding contract interpretation, disputes, claims, and other legal matters.
• Monitor compliance with insurance, bonding, reporting, and other owner‑required provisions.
• Maintain project contract files and supporting documentation.
• Support project teams in developing and implementing best practices for contract administration and compliance.
• Participate in project meetings to identify and address contractual risks and obligations.
• Provide periodic compliance reporting to project leadership and legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field.

Equivalent combination of education and relevant construction industry experience may be considered.

Experience

5+ years of experience in construction, contract administration, project controls, project engineering, procurement, commercial management, accounting, or a related discipline. Experience working on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or data center construction projects preferred.

Experience reviewing and administering construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change management processes.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.