Contracts Manager

2 Structural Group, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Structural Group, Inc. is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager based in Columbia, MD. The successful candidate will handle contract management for multiple business lines, ensuring compliance with laws and corporate policies.

Key responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating contracts, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and 5–7 years of relevant experience in contract management.

Compensation includes a base salary ranging from $90,000 to $105,000 with bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in contract management, drafting, revising, and negotiating construction contracts and subcontracts.
• In-house legal or contracts management experience desirable.
• Prior experience in a similar role at a construction company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, modify, and negotiate prime contracts and subcontract documents.
• Analyze and negotiate Company contracts for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Draft standard legal documents, including subcontracts and waivers.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Paralegal studies minor or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Structural Group, Inc. is recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to be based in Columbia, MD. The role supports contract management needs for one or more of Structural’s business lines, managing multiple contract assignments simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, modify, and negotiate prime contracts and subcontract documents with external customers.
• Analyze and negotiate Company contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies, and project requirements.
• Identify risks and issues with contract documents and assess all terms and conditions on assigned contracts.
• Draft standard legal documents, including subcontracts, waivers, purchase orders, and related agreements.
• Participate in initiatives to establish, implement, and improve department procedures.
• Support all aspects of contract dispute resolution, including assistance with litigation management, discovery requests, and maintaining claim documentation.
• Maintain a contracts database and monitor agreement expiration dates.
• Assist Business Development and Estimating personnel with proposal preparation and review of bid documents.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; paralegal studies minor or certificate preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in contract management, drafting, revising, and negotiating construction contracts and subcontracts.
• In‑house legal or contracts management department experience desirable.
• Prior experience in a similar role at a construction company preferred.
• Knowledge of construction law and contracting concepts.
• Understanding of commercial insurance common in the construction industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to set goals, hold others accountable, mentor, and build trust.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary ranging from $90,000 to $105,000, plus bonus, based on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k); paid holidays and vacation; tuition reimbursement; and career development opportunities.

EEO/M/F/D/V. Structural Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.