Contracts Manager

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead a centralized contracts team, reviewing and standardizing complex contracts and forms. You will collaborate with counsel and internal teams to implement standardized processes and training across the organization.

You will mentor staff, update templates, and manage the legal database while ensuring compliance with company strategy and values. Expect interaction with project teams and external partners in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 8+ years contract management experience required.
• Proficiency in Lexis and MS Office; ability to conduct legal research.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to contract administration and subcontracting processes.
• Assists counsel in resolution of subcontractor and supplier compliance issues, including insurance issues.
• Oversees development of project-specific subcontract templates and legal forms for review and approval by counsel.
• Maintains and administers term sheets for subcontractors and suppliers; records and processes term sheets.
• Leads contracts-related training and develops content for employees.
• Manages and updates legal database of transactions and claims; opens/closes files and tracks status.
• Assists counsel with discovery and document collection as needed.
• Partners with counsel to prepare and administer complex contracts (leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, employment).
• Provides coaching and mentoring to Project Coordinators, Project Managers and Contract Specialists.
• Updates contract forms and insurance claim documents and data as requested.
• Coordinates with national teams to review policies on contract and risk management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Lexis

Legal research

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Preferred)

8+ years contract management experience

Tools

MS Office

Lexis

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The Contracts Manager will oversee a centralized contracts team helping prepare, review, and standardize complex legal contracts, forms, and other documents. This position will collaborate with other legal team members to design, implement, and improve standardized contract and document processes and training contracts team and other employees. This role will also collaborate with counsel to review and update standardized documents. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT FAMILY - CORE

• Leads the planning and implementation of policies and procedures related to contract administration and subcontracting processes.
• Assists counsel in resolution of subcontractor and supplier compliance issues, including insurance compliance issues.
• Oversees the development of project‑specific subcontract templates and other project specific legal forms for review and approval by counsel.
• Maintains and administers term sheets for select subcontractors and suppliers as needed. Oversees recording and processing of term sheets
• Leads contracts related training, developing content and information for all employee populations
• Manages and updates legal database of transactions and claims, including opening and closing files, filing documents, and updating status and related information in accordance with best practice standards.
• Assists counsel with discovery and document collection efforts as needed.
• Partners with counsel to lead the preparation and administration of complex or non-routine contracts, including leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, employment, and related matters.
• Provides coaching, training and mentoring to co‑workers including Project Coordinators, Project Managers and Contract Specialists.
• Updates contract forms and insurance claim management documents and data as requested.
• Coordinates and participates in national teams to review and improve policies and procedures related to contract, insurance and other risk management compliance issues.
• Coordinates with Project Coordinators, Project Managers and others to confirm and monitor subcontractor and supplier compliance.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Ability to follow‑up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically in all matters
• Proficiency in Lexis
• Ability to perform legal research
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 8+ years contract management experience (Required)

Working Environment

• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• May require periods of travel
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must be willing to work non‑traditional hours to meet business needs
• Normal office environment
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

Visa / Immigration / Sponsorship

• For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration‑related support for this position (including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, F‑1 CPT, J‑1, TN‑1 or TN‑2, E‑3, O‑1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***