Contract Manager

Groundworks; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Company Ownership

Industry Leading Training Programs

Leadership Development and Career成长

Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits

Top Workplace with Award Winning Cultu

Job summary

Groundworks is seeking a Contract Manager to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA, or Dallas, TX. You will draft, review, and negotiate vendor, subcontractor, and customer contracts, ensuring alignment with policy and risk management.

The role supports field operations, maintains templates and a centralized CLM system, and collaborates with sales and operations to accelerate contract closures while upholding compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, J.D. or paralegal background a plus.
• 5-10+ years of contract management or commercial contracting experience.
• Strong experience negotiating vendor and service agreements.
• Excellent understanding of key contract terms and risk allocation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including Vendor and supplier agreements (materials, equipment, IT, marketing)
• Subcontractor and independent contractor agreements
• Customer-facing terms and conditions
• NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and purchase agreements
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to drive timely deal closure
• Identify key risk areas (indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, termination rights, payment terms)
• Manage contracts from intake through execution and renewal
• Implement and maintain standardized templates
• Develop and maintain organized contract repository and documentation protocols
• Partner Groundworks functions, sales, and operations to support contracting needs
• Translate business requirements into clear contractual terms
• Coordinate internal approvals and ensure alignment with company policies
• Support field operations with contract-related questions and escalations
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws
• Escalate non-standard terms or high-risk provisions
• Support compliance with licensing, permitting, insurance, indemnification, data privacy and security requirements
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
• Drive consistency across branch locations and functions
• Identify opportunities to streamline contracting workflows and reduce cycle time
• Support implementation and optimization of CLM systems
• Provide insights on contracting trends and risk areas
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Commercial contracting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

J.D. preferred

Tools

CLM systems

Job description

Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home.

But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands‑on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.

Join us and lay the foundation for your success.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including Vendor and supplier agreements (materials, equipment, IT, marketing)
• Subcontractor and independent contractor agreements
• Customer-facing terms and conditions
• NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and purchase agreements
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to drive timely deal closure
• Identify key risk areas (indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, termination rights, payment terms).
• Manage contracts from intake through execution and renewal
• Implement and maintain standardized templates
• Develop and maintain organized contract repository and documentation protocols
• Partner Groundworks functions, sales, and operations to support contracting needs.
• Translate business requirements into clear contractual terms.
• Coordinate internal approvals and ensure alignment with company policies
• Support field operations with contract-related questions and escalations.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Escalate non-standard terms or high-risk provisions.
• Support compliance with: Licensing and permitting requirements (where contractually relevant) Insurance and indemnification standards, and Data privacy and security requirements (for vendors handling customer data).
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
• Drive consistency across branch locations and functions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline contracting workflows and reduce cycle time.
• Support implementation and optimization of CLM systems.
• Provide insights on contracting trends and risk areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (J.D. or paralegal background is a plus)
• 5-10+ years of contract management or commercial contracting experience.
• Strong experience negotiating vendor and service agreements.
• Excellent understanding of key contract terms and risk allocation

Preferred

• Experience in home services, construction, or a multi-location service business.
• Familiarity with high-volume, decentralized operations.
• Experience with CLM systems.
• Basic understanding of Employment and independent contractor considerations and Insurance and risk transfer mechanisms

Working Conditions

The Contract Manager can sit in either our Virginia Beach, VA or Dallas, TX corporate office. The salary range for this role is between $125,000-145,000.

Physical Requirements

The Contract Manager role is a predominately sedentary role and will require little to no movement.

What We Provide

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
• Industry Leading Training Programs
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture

The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role in Virginia is $0.00 - $0.00. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.