Contracts Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Contracts Manager to lead contract administration across public and private projects in Florida or Texas. The role focuses on negotiation, documentation, and risk management for Design/Build and Progressive Design Build contracts.

You will guide cross-functional teams, draft and negotiate key documents, and ensure compliance from proposal through project close-out. Industry knowledge and NCMA-credential are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years.
• Knowledge of state law/regulations; experience with multiple contract types, performance-based contracting, and professional services.
• Advanced knowledge of Design/Build contracts and Progressive Design Build (Designer perspective).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the business on contract processing and risk mitigation with dispersed teams.
• Draft, review, negotiate client-facing contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and renewals.
• Lead or assist negotiations from proposal to project close-out.
• Ensure solicition requests are contractually and commercially compliant.
• Coordinate contract approvals and advise on requirements and risk.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Design/Build contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Contracts department in Tampa, Orlando, Miami, FL or Austin, TX.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with Design/Build contracts with advanced knowledge of Design Build contract risks and interpretations, including Progressive Design Build (Designer perspective).

The Contracts Manager will be responsible for all dimensions of public and private contract administration, including negotiation, correspondence, documentation, certification, financial reporting and product delivery for major contracts.

Your role

• Provide guidance to the business on issues or challenges that may arise during the processing of any item, working closely with AtkinsRéalis' geographically dispersed teams to ensure efficient deal flow processes and the timely, compliant negotiation and execution of contracts.
• Draft, review, compile and negotiate (in coordination with the business) client facing contractual documents, NDAs, teaming agreements, contract renewals, and other contractual matters.
• Assist or lead negotiating contract terms from proposal stage to project close-out in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Reviews solicitation requests to ensure both contractual and commercial compliance with terms and conditions is achievable.
• Coordinates approval of negotiations, contracts, and subcontracts with appropriate management staff. Provides advice on and interpretation of contract requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Assists in the development of internal subcontract administrators by providing guidance and work leadership to less-experienced subcontracts administrators.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant contractual procedures and practices.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, plus a minimum of eight years relevant experience or Master's degree in Business Administration or related field, plus a minimum of six years of relevant experience.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and working familiarity with State law and regulations. Experience with multiple contract types, performance-based contracting and professional services required.
• Good analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks within tight time constraints.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, to aid in development of contract scope and specifications, organize information, and effectively utilize PC and applicable software.
• Contracts Management credentials from NCMA preferred.
• Prior experience with Design/Build contracts is preferred with advanced knowledge of Design Build contract risks and interpretations, including Progressive Design Build (Designer perspective).

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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