Contract Manager

GameChange Energy; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; 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

GameChange Energy is seeking a Contract Manager to support the full contract lifecycle from drafting to closeout, coordinating with Legal, Finance, and Operations to minimize risk. This role is based in Norwalk, CT, with hybrid flexibility and surrounding areas in NY/NJ/CT.

Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts and NDAs, tracking milestones, and supporting SOW/PO reviews, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in contract management, legal ops, or related coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business or Legal) or related practical experience.
• Ability to read and summarize contract language; strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with contract management tools is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of coordinating with multiple internal teams.
• Knowledge of basic contract concepts and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and redline standard contracts and NDAs using templates.
• Track key dates, milestones, and maintain organized contract files.
• Enter and maintain contract and supplier information in tracking systems.
• Support SOW and PO review with internal routing and documentation.
• Assist with proposals and bids by flagging scope, pricing terms, and confidentiality issues.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, BD, Project Management, Logistics and Operations.
• Identify and escalate contract and compliance risks.

Skills

Contract management

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

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

GameChange Energy 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 escal 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

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

Business Office professional attire when in office setting. PPE and GCE attire for onsite visits.

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

Principals only. GameChange Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS.