Contract Manager

Loenbro; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company (3

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a Contract Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, including drafting, negotiating, and maintaining agreements with clients, vendors, and partners. This role partners with Project Managers, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to ensure compliance and minimize risk.

Responsibilities include ensuring flow-down of Prime Contract requirements, managing milestones and changes, and coordinating with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, finance, or a related field.
• 3–7+ years’ contract management, procurement, legal operations, or related experience.
• Strong contract terminology, negotiation, and risk management knowledge.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial and vendor agreements.
• Excellent organization, multi-contract management, and deadline tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; confidentiality.
• Proficiency with MS Office and contract management/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial contracts.
• Ensure contracts comply with standards, laws, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify contractual risks and mitigate exposure.
• Log negotiation status, milestones, renewals, and deliverables.
• Flow down Prime Contract requirements to subs and vendors.
• Provide guidance and risk assessment to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain contract templates and standard processes.
• Coordinate negotiation/execution via Docusign.
• Serve as primary contact for contract questions and escalations.
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation requests.
• Monitor subcontractor/vendor performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with legal for high-risk agreements and disputes.
• Help develop contract-management policies and best practices.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Vendor relations

Documentation

Project support

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docusign

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Netsuite)

MS Office

Job description

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Ourmarket spans all industries and our service offeringsinclude Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication.Our expertise lies in simplifying the complexand establishing long-standing relationships with ourpartners.We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

The Contract Manager supports the administration and execution of contracts overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts for the organization. The day‑to‑day work includes drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining agreements and change orders with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and business partners. This role works closely with Project Managers, Procurement, Legal and Operations to ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and business objectives while minimizing risk. This is a hands‑on role focused on contract compliance, accurate documentation, project support, and claims resolution.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial contracts, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements, NDAs, service agreements, change orders, and amendments.
• Ensure contracts comply with company standards, legal requirements, and regulatory guidelines by identifying inconsistencies, and scope gaps.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend solutions to mitigate exposure and protect company interests.
• Log and track negotiation status, contract milestones, renewals, expirations, deliverables, and compliance obligations.
• Ensure proper flow down of Prime Contract requirements to subcontractors and vendors.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs while providing contract guidance, risk assessment, change‑order support, and formal notice responses.
• Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and standardized processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Utilize Docusign to coordinate contract negotiation, execution, and document retention.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract‑related questions and escalations.
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation requests related to contractual agreements.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance ensuring parties fulfill contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on complex negotiations, high‑risk agreements, and claims or disputes as needed.
• Assist in developing and implementing contract‑management policies, procedures, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field;
• 3–7+ years’ experience in contract management, procurement, legal operations, or a related field;
• Strong understanding of contract terminology, negotiation principles, and risk‑management practices;
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and vendor contracts;
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple contracts and deadlines simultaneously;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• High attention to detail and analytical problem‑solving abilities;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and contract management software or ERP systems;
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong internal and external relationships; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, energy, or industrial services industries;
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or similar certification;
• Experience working with government agencies, procurement, contracts, and vendors;
• Familiarity with state and federal compliance requirements;
• Familiarity with insurance terms, surety agreements, bonding, and regulatory standards;
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite;
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems; and
• Prior experience supporting fast‑paced, multi‑state, or high‑growth organizations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
• Potential visits to outdoor industrial sites with exposure to weather extremes.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance