Contracts Manager

Gamechange Solar Corp; Norwalk (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gamechange Solar Corp, located in Norwalk, CT, is looking for a Contract Manager to oversee the contract lifecycle. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts to mitigate risks. Ideal candidates will have 1–3 years of experience in contract management and a relevant degree.

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development assistance, supporting a well-rounded and motivated team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in contract management, legal ops, or project coordination.
• Working knowledge of contract concepts and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and redline contracts using templates.
• Track contracts and maintain organized files.
• Support SOW and PO review and maintain records.
• Coordinate with legal and finance for smooth execution.
• Identify and escalate compliance risks.

Skills

Contract management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Legal

Tools

Contract management tools

Job description

Contract Manager

Location: Norwalk, CT - Hybrid. We are accepting candidates in the New York, New Jersey & Connecticut surrounding areas.

GameChange Energy is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.

We are looking to hire a Contract Manager to support the contract lifecycle (review, drafting, execution, tracking, and closeout) to enable business objectives and reduce contractual/compliance risk, while coordinating with internal teams and external parties, including maintaining records and supporting purchase order (PO) processes.

Contract Manager Role and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and redline standard products and services agreements (contracts/subcontracts, NDAs, amendments) using templates; prepare redlines and short contract summaries.
• Track key dates, deliverables, renewals, and milestones; maintain organized contract files and a basic tracking log/database.
• Enter, update, and track contract and supplier documentation and ensure key data, status, and approvals are current.
• Support statement of work (SOW) and purchase order (PO) review by confirming required terms/attachments, coordinating internal routing/approvals, and maintaining records.
• Support proposal/bid activities by reviewing terms and flagging issues (scope, pricing terms, flow-downs, schedule, IP, confidentiality).
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Business Development, Project Management, Logistics and Operations to gather inputs and ensure smooth execution and documentation.
• Identify and escalation of contractual and compliance risks; and respond to information/document requests.

Contract Manager Skills and Education Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience as a contract manager, legal ops, project coordination, or legal support involving agreements and documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business; Legal) or related practical experience.
• Working knowledge of basic contract concepts (terms/conditions, confidentiality, deliverables, change management) and comfort reading contract language.
• Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests and keep records accurate.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to summarize key terms and follow up on outstanding items.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with contract management tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of contract principles, legal terminology, and compliance practices.

Salary: $65,000-$70,000 per year

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance