Contract Manager (Field)

Lexicon, Inc.; Calvert (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer's

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group and voluntary life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Critical illness plan

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Lexicon, Inc. seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts. You will develop, administer, and close out contracts, including handling claims and disputes with project teams, legal, and finance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in contract management, with experience in capital projects or construction and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Weekend/long hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in contract management; preferably in capital projects or construction.
• Construction purchasing experience required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various construction disciplines.
• Draft, review, and formalize contract annexes for project requirements to ensure on-time and on-budget execution.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction Management, legal, and others on contract-related issues.
• Manage change orders, amendments, and close-out.
• Monitor contractor performance for scope, schedule, and budget compliance.
• Manage claims, disputes, and conflict resolution with Project Management, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Provide routine reporting on contract status, risk, and compliance.
• Perform other administrative duties related to contract management.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Manager Position Summary

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing all contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts. This includes sub-contractor compliance with company and established project policies, legal requirements, and construction standards. This position will be responsible for contract development, administration, and contract close-out including claims and dispute resolution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various construction disciplines, e.g., piling, civil foundations, structural steel erection, piping, electrical, etc.
• Draft, review, and formalize contract annexes for specific requirements of the construction projects including contractual tools to ensure on‑time and on‑budget execution, e.g., liquidated damages, incentives, etc.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction Management, legal, and others on contract‑related issues.
• Manage change orders, amendments, and close‑out.
• Routine monitoring of contractor performance ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, etc.
• Manage claims, disputes, and conflict resolution in collaboration with Project Management, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Provide routine reporting on contract status, risk, compliance, etc.
• Perform various other administrative and clerical duties as assigned related to contract management.
• The ability to work overtime and maintain regular, punctual attendance is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, construction management, or related field. Minimum five years of experience in contract management; preferably in capital projects or construction.

Construction purchasing experience required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work weekends and long hours in a high‑pressure working environment. Must be accessible at any time for emergencies. Requires frequent bending, stooping and lifting. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group and voluntary life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Critical illness plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with employer match