Contracts Manager - Ship Repair

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc.; National City (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc. seeks a Contracts Manager to oversee contract administration for government and commercial ship repair projects. The role covers the full lifecycle, from solicitation to closeout, ensuring FAR/DFARS and NAVSEA compliance.

The successful candidate will develop bids, cost estimates, and contract modifications, coordinating with program managers and production teams. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in contract administration in ship repair, defense, or government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, NAVSEA standards, and Navy contracting processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to write, interpret, negotiate contracts.
• U.S. Citizen and able to obtain Navy facility access (DBIDS).

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and negotiate Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, and Task Orders per FAR/DFARS and NAVSEA.
• Develop and manage bids, proposals, and cost estimates for ship repair availabilities.
• Prepare and submit contract modifications, change orders, REAs and justifications.
• Interface with Program Managers, Estimators, QA, and Production Teams to align scope and deliverables.
• Maintain contract logs and correspondence tracking throughout the lifecycle.
• Support audit responses and customer communications; ensure major Standard Items compliance.
• Provide contractual guidance to operations and leadership to mitigate risk and profitability.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and present contract briefings to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

NAVSEA standards

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

Sage 300

SharePoint

Power Query

Adobe Pro

Zoom

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

About South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning, Inc. (SBSBTC): Founded in 1974, SBSBTC is a leading small business specializing in marine preservation, tank cleaning, technical flushing, and surface preparation services for the U.S. Navy and prime ship repair contractors. Our work supports a wide range of naval vessels including LSD, DDG, LHD, and LCS classes. We pride ourselves on safety, quality, and integrity while supporting national defense readiness through innovative and compliant service delivery.

Position Overview:

The Contracts Manager serves as the primary point of contact for contract administration, proposal development, and compliance on all government and commercial ship repair projects. This role ensures full lifecycle management of contracts - from solicitation through closeout - while maintaining alignment with FAR, DFARS, NAVSEA Standard Items, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, interpret, and negotiate Prime Contracts, Subcontracts, and Task Orders in compliance with FAR/DFARS and NAVSEA requirements.
• Develop and manage bids, proposals, and cost estimates (including LOE, RCCs, and COPAs) for ship repair availabilities.
• Prepare and submit contract modifications, change orders, REA's and justifications to government and prime customers.
• Interface directly with Program Managers, Estimators, QA, and Production Teams to ensure alignment on scope, performance, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate contract logs, and correspondence tracking through the project lifecycle.
• Support audit responses, customer calls/concerns, and ensure compliance with major Standard Items including but not limited to 009-01,009-06, 009-20, 009-09, 009-107, 009-32, 009-71, and 009-100.
• Provide contractual guidance to operations and leadership to mitigate risk and ensure business profitability.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and provide contract briefings to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration within the ship repair, defense, or government contracting industry.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARS, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Navy ship repair contracting processes.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to write, interpret, and negotiate contractual language.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook,Project), Adobe Pro, Zoom, and familiarity with Sage 300, SharePoint, or Power Query is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain access to Navy facilities and systems (DBIDS).

Other Qualifications:

• Deck plate experience preferred, experience in Preservation, Tank Cleaning, Flushing, or PMO a plus.
• Must be able to conduct ship walkthroughs, climb, and access confined spaces as needed. Meetings with customers may require accessing the ship, a shipyard while others may be held via Zoom.
• Ability to travel preferred.
• From time to time, contracts will be executed in other time zones; must have willingness to adjust schedule as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Predominantly seated occasionally standing and walking to access different areas of the office
• Frequent typing on a keyboard, mouse clicking, and other hand movements associated with computer use
• Close-up focus on computer screens for extended periods, requiring good visual acuity
• Able and willing to follow all applicable site and company safety procedures

Other requirements:

All positions require a pre-employment medical test. This employer participates in E-Verify. Must be able to qualify for DBIDS security clearance. Ability to read technical English is a must. U.S. Citizenship is preferred (for some work locations it is required). Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA M/F D/V

Job Type: Full-time