Contracts Manager

Hatteras Capital Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-profile NYC/NJ projects

Midtown Manhattan work environment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Hatteras Capital Advisors in Midtown Manhattan seeks an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration across a diverse portfolio of commercial and mixed-use developments. You will manage drafting, review, negotiation, and closeout, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and risk policies.

You’ll partner with Development, Construction, Legal, and Finance teams to enforce standards, resolve disputes, track changes, and maintain logs and insurance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of contract administration or management in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of AIA contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Experience with NYC and Northern New Jersey projects is preferred.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and scopes of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of contracts from drafting to closeout.
• Prepare and administer owner–contractor, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Manage consultant agreements with architects and engineers.
• Ensure contracts align with standards, budgets, schedules, and risk policies.
• Coordinate with internal legal counsel and external attorneys.
• Track changes, amendments, and change orders.
• Support project teams on contract interpretation and compliance.
• Maintain contract logs, insurance certificates, bonds, and compliance docs.
• Assist with dispute resolution, claims management, and negotiation support.
• Ensure adherence to NYC and NJ building requirements and labor laws.
• Collaborate with project managers during procurement and buyout.
• Support audits and reporting related to contracts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York City

About the Role

A well-established builder/developer based in Midtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration across a diverse portfolio of commercial and mixed-use development projects. This role plays a critical part in mitigating risk, ensuring compliance, and supporting successful project execution from preconstruction through closeout.

The Contracts Manager will work closely with Development, Construction, Legal, Finance, and external partners to manage contracts, negotiate terms, and maintain consistency with company standards and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of contracts including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, and closeout
• Prepare, review, and administer:
• Owner–Contractor agreements
• Subcontracts and purchase orders
• Consultant agreements (architects, engineers, specialty consultants)
• Ensure all contracts align with company standards, project budgets, schedules, and risk management policies
• Coordinate with internal legal counsel and external attorneys as required
• Track contract changes, amendments, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, compliance, and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate contract logs, insurance certificates, bonds, and compliance documentation
• Assist with dispute resolution, claims management, and negotiation support
• Ensure adherence to NYC and NJ building requirements, labor laws, and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with project managers during procurement and subcontractor buyout
• Support audit and reporting requirements related to contracts and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Law, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in contract administration or contract management within:
• Commercial construction
• Strong working knowledge of:
• AIA contracts and custom agreements
• Subcontract and vendor agreements
• Insurance, bonding, and risk allocation
• Experience working on projects in New York City and Northern New Jersey is strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and scopes of work
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management or project management platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What’s Offered

• Opportunity to work on high-profile NYC/NJ development projects
• Collaborative, professional work environment in Midtown Manhattan
• Long-term career growth with a respected builder/developer

This is an excellent opportunity for a Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of contract strategy and administration within a dynamic New York City development platform.