Contract Manager

GameChange Solar; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading solar technology company in Norwalk, CT is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the contract lifecycle, including reviewing, drafting, and managing agreements. You will collaborate with various teams to support compliance and reduce risk. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in contract management and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a full-time position offering a salary between $65,000 and $70,000 per year, along with various benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in contract management or legal support.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to summarize key terms and follow up on requests.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements.
• Track key dates, deliverables, and renewals.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

Contract management

Legal operations

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business or Legal)

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Location: Norwalk, CT - Hybrid - We are accepting candidates in the New York, New Jersey & Connecticut surrounding areas.

GameChange Solar is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.

We are looking to hire a Contract Manager to support the contract lifecycle (review, drafting, execution, tracking, and closeout) to enable business objectives and reduce contractual/compliance risk, while coordinating with internal teams and external parties, including maintaining records and supporting purchase order (PO) processes.

Contract Manager Role and Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and redline standard products and services agreements (contracts/subcontracts, NDAs, amendments) using templates; prepare redlines and short contract summaries.
• Track key dates, deliverables, renewals, and milestones; maintain organized contract files and a basic tracking log/database.
• Enter, update, and track contract and supplier documentation and ensure key data, status, and approvals are current.
• Support statement of work (SOW) and purchase order (PO) review by confirming required terms/attachments, coordinating internal routing/approvals, and maintaining records.
• Support proposal/bid activities by reviewing terms and flagging issues (scope, pricing terms, flow-downs, schedule, IP, confidentiality).
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Business Development, Project Management, Logistics and Operations to gather inputs and ensure smooth execution and documentation.
• Identify and escalation of contractual and compliance risks; and respond to information/document requests.

Contract Manager Skills and Education Requirements:

• 1–3 years of experience as a contract manager, legal ops, project coordination, or legal support involving agreements and documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business; Legal) or related practical experience.
• Working knowledge of basic contract concepts (terms/conditions, confidentiality, deliverables, change management) and comfort reading contract language.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests and keep records accurate.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to summarize key terms and follow up on outstanding items.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with contract management tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of contract principles, legal terminology, and compliance practices.

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance