Contracts/Subcontracts Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Alabama; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k)

Employee stock ownership plan

Lodging and meals allowances

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee construction subcontracts on major industrial EPC projects in Alabama. This field-based role collaborates with project management, legal and finance teams to ensure scope, schedule and budget compliance.

You will draft, review and negotiate subcontracts, manage amendments and claims, and report contractual risks. Weekly lodging and meals allowances accompany a base salary of $140,000-$160,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing industrial construction contracts in an EPC environment.
• Minimum five years of contract management experience.
• Steel mill or metals plant projects preferred; other heavy EPC/EPCM projects considered.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing change orders, claims and disputes.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate construction subcontracts.
• Monitor contractor compliance with scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage contract amendments, changes, claims and disputes.
• Report on contractual risks and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee contract closeout.

Skills

Industrial construction contracts

Contract management

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Change orders / claims

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Law / Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contracts Manager - Industrial Construction / EPC

Alabama - field-based

$140,000-$160,000 base salary

Permanent position

An established industrial construction business is looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee construction subcontracts on major industrial projects.

You’ll manage agreements across trades including foundations, structural steel erection, piping and electrical, working closely with project management, construction, legal and finance teams.

Must-haves

• Proven experience managing industrial construction contracts in an EPC environment.
• At least five years of contract management experience.
• Steel mill or metals plant projects are ideal. Relevant experience on other major heavy industrial EPC/EPCM projects will also be considered.
• Construction purchasing experience, including buying construction packages, evaluating bids or negotiating subcontracts.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, managing change orders, handling claims/disputes and completing contract closeout.
• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Strong organisation, communication and Microsoft Office skills.

Your responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate construction subcontracts.
• Monitor contractor compliance with scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage contract amendments, changes, claims and disputes.
• Report on contractual risks and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee contract closeout.

Package and working pattern

• Weekly allowances towards lodging, meals, travel and vehicle costs.
• Paid additional hours above 50 hours per week at a flat hourly rate.
• Benefits include healthcare options, 401(k) and an employee stock ownership plan, subject to eligibility.
• Typically 50+ hours per week, with occasional Saturdays and potential moves between projects.