Contract Manager (Field)

Lexicon Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Vision Insurance

Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Critical Illness Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Lexicon Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee sub-contractor contracts across piling, civil foundations, structural steel, piping, and electrical disciplines.

The role focuses on contract development, administration, and close-out, including claims and dispute resolution. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years in contract management, with purchasing experience and strong Microsoft Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in contract management.
• Construction purchasing experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for multiple construction disciplines.
• Draft, review, and formalize contract annexes for project requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Legal, and Finance on contract issues.
• Manage change orders, amendments, and close-out.
• Monitor contractor performance for scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage disputes and resolution with stakeholders.
• Oversee administrative duties related to contract management.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Contract drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lexicon offers a unique combination of capabilities. Our services include construction management, fabrication, erection, mechanical installation, and plant maintenance for heavy industrial, commercial, and roadway projects, as well as a full spectrum of golf course construction and management services.

Lexicon's culture is what makes our company a fun and rewarding place to work. People, Quality, Safety, and Innovation are the values at the core of everything we do. We strive to live our visionary purpose: Real People. Lasting Partnerships. Unfailing Integrity. Building a better tomorrow one project at a time. And we want you to join us in this vision.

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing all contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts. This includes sub-contractor compliance with Company & 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.

Contract Manager 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 contact related issues.
• Manage change orders, amendments, and close-out.
• Routine monitoring of contractor performance ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, budget, etc.
• Manage chains, disputes, and conflict resolution in collaboration with Project Management, Legal, Finance, etc.
• Various other administrative and clerical duties as assigned related to contract management.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.

Contract Manager 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.

Contract Manager 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. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. All the physical demands listed are essential functions.

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Vision Insurance
• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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