Contract Manager I

Xylem; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance (1

Wellness programs

Retirement savings plan

Self-managed time off

Career progression and development

Job summary

Xylem in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Contract Manager to support the Water Solutions and Services business in bids and contract negotiations.

The role requires reviewing contract documents and proposals, exercising independent business judgment on commercial terms, and negotiating terms with customers. Collaboration with sales, project management, and engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of contract management and negotiation experience in a corporate setting.
• Ability to exercise autonomous business judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working as part of a cross-functional team.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support in reviewing contract documents, bids, and proposals.
• Collaborate with management, sales, project management and engineering teams to review and negotiate proposals and contract documents.
• Counsel the business on commercial terms and contracting strategies.
• Negotiate with customers on standard products and multi-million projects.
• Develop bid submission and contract approval processes.
• Assist with proposals and bids as part of a cross-functional team.
• Organize and maintain records related to proposals, contracts and approvals.
• Provide training to sales, project management and engineering teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Negotiation

Contract management

Autonomous business judgment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Engineering background

Job description

Position Summary

Contract Manager for our office in Pittsburgh, PA. Supports the Water Solutions and Services business in the preparation, review, and negotiation of bids and contracts. Works on complex projects and contracts, exercising a high level of critical thinking and business judgment. Requires understanding of business strategy, legal issues and financial implications.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to the Integrated Solutions and Services business in reviewing contract documents, bids, and proposals.
• Work closely with management, sales teams, project management teams and engineering teams to review, revise and negotiate proposals and contract documents.
• Exercise independent business judgment to counsel the business on commercial terms and contracting strategies.
• Negotiate directly with customers on matters ranging from the sale of standard products to multi-million dollar projects.
• Develop and administer processes for bid submission, response to solicitations and contract approval.
• Assist with preparation and compilation of proposals and bids as part of a cross-functional team.
• Organize and maintain records related to proposals, executed contracts and contract approvals.
• Provide training to sales teams, project management teams and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a contract management and negotiation role within a corporate setting.
• Experience exercising autonomous business judgment in a corporate setting.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Preferred: a legal background (JD) or technical/engineering background.

Compensation and Benefits

Target salary range: $70,000–$85,000. Salary range: $62,000–$99,000.

Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance (effective on day 1), a generous retirement savings plan, self-managed time off, career progression and development plans, company wellness, rewards and recognition programs, and employee discount programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace, including disability and veterans, and an affirmative action workplace. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed.