Contract Manager

United Integrated Services (USA) Corp.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

United Integrated Services (UIS) is seeking a Contract Manager to serve as a strategic resource for subcontractor performance and contract management. The role focuses on identifying emerging risks, monitoring contractual actions, and supporting leadership across project management, construction, procurement, and legal to reduce risk and improve subcontractor processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years’ experience in construction contract management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain/Procurement, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of construction contract management or related experience is required.
• Experience with contract reviews, schedule/milestone monitoring, and change management is strongly preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor/advanced manufacturing or complex construction environments is highly preferred.
• English proficiency is required; Mandarin Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish and support subcontractor relationship and contract-management expectations.
• Attend key project and subcontractor meetings to identify emerging performance or contractual issues.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Review reports, logs, and open actions to identify risks.
• Provide contract-management support for subcontractor issues and recommend action plans.
• Coordinate with Legal on contractual issues, claims, disputes, and interpretations.
• Maintain documentation supporting contract-management issues and potential disputes.

Skills

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Risk assessment

Project coordination

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

At United Integrated Services (UIS), we build more than facilities—we build the infrastructure that enables technologies to shape the future. As a global engineering and construction company specializing in the semiconductor industry, UIS brings together talented people, technical expertise, and innovative solutions to deliver the most complex and critical projects in the industry.

Our U.S. team is helping build the next generation of advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, working alongside some of the world's leading technology companies. Our work requires precision, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to doing things the right way—from the planning and engineering stages through construction and project completion.

As UIS continues to grow, we are building more than projects. We are building teams, developing careers, and creating opportunities for talented professionals to make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on challenging projects, grow your career, and be part of something bigger, we invite you to build the future with UIS.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance provided at no cost to employees.
• Competitive Compensation – Competitive salaries and opportunities for performance-based incentives.
• Career Growth – Opportunities to develop your skills, take on new challenges, and grow with a rapidly expanding organization, supported by education reimbursement for eligible employees pursuing continued learning and professional development.
• Meaningful Work – The opportunity to contribute to some of the most advanced semiconductor construction projects in the country.
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside experienced professionals across engineering, construction, project management, safety, procurement, and operations.

Summary: The Contract Manager serves as a strategic subcontractor performance and contract-management resource focused on identifying emerging risks, monitoring key contractual actions, and supporting management of subcontractor relationships. This position provides targeted oversight of subcontractor performance, attends key project meetings, monitors relevant logs and reports for early warning indicators, and becomes involved in emerging subcontractor management matters as needed. The Contract Manager will work closely with Project Management, Construction, Procurement, and Legal to recommend actions that reduce contractual, operational, and financial risk and improve subcontractor management processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish and support subcontractor relationship and contract-management expectations.
• Participate in key project and subcontractor meetings to identify emerging performance, contractual, or recurring issues.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against schedules, milestones, deliverables, and other contractual expectations.
• Review key reports, logs, and open actions to identify potential performance or contractual risks.
• Provide targeted contract-management support for emerging or elevated subcontractor issues.
• Recommend practical action plans to address subcontractor performance and contract-management concerns.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding contractual actions, commitments, notices, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Legal on contractual issues, potential claims, disputes, and matters requiring legal interpretation.
• Maintain and organize documentation supporting contract-management issues and potential disputes.
• Recommend improvements to subcontractor-management processes, controls, and tracking practices.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain/Procurement, or a related field is required; equivalent directly related experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of construction contract management, subcontractor management, commercial management, project management, project controls, procurement, or related experience is required.
• Experience monitoring subcontractor performance and supporting contract-management issues on large-scale construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with contract reviews, schedule and milestone monitoring, performance issues, change management, claims, dispute documentation, and subcontractor corrective-action planning is strongly preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, industrial, data center, or other complex construction environments is highly preferred.
• English proficiency is required, including the ability to read and interpret complex contracts and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus but is not required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to travel to UIS locations locally as needed to perform assigned work functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance or mechanical equipment.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform assigned tasks.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, and operate tools, equipment, or materials.
• Perform repetitive motions involving the hands, wrists, and arms.
• Climb ladders, stairs, or elevated surfaces as required by the job.
• Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read labels, instructions, safety signage, and documentation.
• Maintain balance and coordination while moving materials or operating equipment.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments requiring frequent movement and manual labor.
• Exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.
• Indoor and/or outdoor work environments, which may include varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or active job sites, depending on project requirements.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests.
• Interaction with powered industrial equipment, tools, and vehicles.

UIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status. Or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.

Disclaimer:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.