CONTRACT/PROCUREMENT MANAGER

L-Con, Inc. - See Lexicon, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer contributions

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Lexicon is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee all contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts and material/equipment procurement. You will ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and construction standards, and handle contract development, administration, and closeout including claims and disputes.

The role requires coordinating with project teams, legal, and finance to manage change orders, risk, and vendor performance.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for various construction disciplines (e.g., piling, civil foundations, structural steel erection, piping, electrical).
• Draft, review, and formalize contract annexes for project requirements (liquidated damages, incentives, performance guarantees).
• Lead bidding process for construction and equipment procurement; bid leveling and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction Management, legal, and others on contract and procurement issues.
• Manage change orders, amendments, and close out.
• Monitor contractor performance for scope, schedule, budget compliance.
• Manage claims, disputes, and conflict resolution with Project Management, Legal, Finance.
• Provide routine reporting on contract status, risk, compliance.
• Perform other administrative duties related to contract management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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.

Position Summary

The Contracts Manager is responsible for overseeing all contractual aspects of sub-contractor construction contracts and procurement of materials/equipment. 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.

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, equipment performance guarantees, etc.
• Lead the bidding process of construction and equipment procurement including bid leveling, negotiations, and preparing documentation for client approval processes.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Construction Management, legal, and others on contract & procurement 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.
• Various other administrative and clerical duties as assigned related to contract management.
• The ability to work overtime and regular, punctual attendance is required.

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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• HSA with Employer contributions
• Dental Insurance
• 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