Contract Manager

Vanguard Energy Partners LLC; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Energy Partners LLC is seeking a Contract Manager based in Branchburg Township, New Jersey. This role focuses on supporting utility-scale solar projects through effective change order management and contract administration. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in contract management within construction or energy. The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Joining Vanguard offers the chance to contribute to impactful renewable energy initiatives while ensuring successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or project controls within construction, energy, or EPC environments.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and change order processes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and process subcontractor and vendor change order requests.
• Collaborate with field teams, project managers, and engineers to verify scope changes.
• Maintain change order logs, cost tracking, and approval workflows.

Skills

Contract management

Change order management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Position Summary

Vanguard Energy Partners is seeking a Contract Manager to support the execution of utility-scale solar projects, with a primary focus on change order management and contract administration. This newly created role will be based at our headquarters and sit within the Procurement Department, working closely with project management and field teams.

The Contract Manager will be responsible for reviewing, validating, and managing subcontractor and vendor change orders, ensuring alignment with contractual scope, pricing, and project requirements. This role is critical to maintaining cost control, mitigating risk, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Change Order Management

• Review, analyze, and process subcontractor and vendor change order requests
• Validate change orders against contract scope, drawings, specifications, and commercial terms
• Ensure accurate documentation, pricing, and compliance with contractual requirements
• Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, and potential cost or schedule impacts

Field & Project Coordination

• Collaborate with field teams, project managers, and engineers to verify scope changes
• Support field operations in evaluating and substantiating change order requests
• Provide contract interpretation and guidance on change management procedures
• Assist in resolving disputed or unclear change orders

Procurement & Commercial Support

• Partner with Procurement to ensure consistency between executed contracts and project execution
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and managing subcontract agreements and amendments
• Maintain change order logs, cost tracking, and approval workflows
• Support negotiations related to scope changes and claims
• Identify and escalate contractual risks proactively
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, company policies, and project requirements
• Contribute to improving contract management processes and best practices

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, procurement, or project controls within construction, energy, or EPC environments
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, subcontract agreements, and change order processes
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience with utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects
• Familiarity with EPC project delivery models
• Experience with contract management and procurement software tools
• Knowledge of cost control, scheduling impacts, and claims management