Director of Contracts

J. Tucker Construction, Inc.; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Job summary

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. seeks a senior Contracts Manager to oversee negotiation, execution and management of contracts across the fiber, wireless, energy and technology sectors. This role emphasizes risk management, compliance and dispute resolution in a dynamic telecom environment.

You will support field teams, draft robust contractual provisions, and collaborate with legal and leadership to close strategic opportunities with clients nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, engineering or related field; master's is advantageous.
• 20 years of telecommunications experience and 15 years of contracts management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and close deals with influence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Review RFQ proposals and provide contractual input.
• Negotiate and administer contracts per policy and law.
• Draft and train on contract provisions for field personnel.
• Assist in change orders and addendums to maximize protection.
• Monitor and track project work orders and documentation.
• Collaborate with legal to review proposals before execution.
• Work with leadership to structure deals delivering client value.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Relationship management

RFQ review

Change orders

Training field personnel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

Position Summary

National OnDemand, Inc. is a communications and utilities infrastructure provider delivering service solutions to the Fiber, Wireless, Energy and Technology sectors in the United States. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the Company provides full turnkey infrastructure solutions - on demand, anywhere across its service footprint and has secured and sustained its current standing in the market through the successful completion of mergers and acquisitions, along with demonstrable, steady organic growth.

Position Summary

National OnDemand, Inc. is a communications and utilities infrastructure provider delivering service solutions to the Fiber, Wireless, Energy and Technology sectors in the United States. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the Company provides full turnkey infrastructure solutions - on demand, anywhere across its service footprint and has secured and sustained its current standing in the market through the successful completion of mergers and acquisitions, along with demonstrable, steady organic growth.

This position provides the overall effective negotiation, execution and management of contracts which includes risk management, compliance and dispute resolution.

Primary Position Duties

• Build and maintain solid relationships with clients.
• Review and evaluation of RFQ proposals and provide contractual input.
• Negotiation, review and administration of contracts that follow company policies and legal requirements.
• Provide insight and training to field personnel on provisions of executed contracts.
• Assist in the recognition, writing and negotiating of change orders, amendments and addendums which provide maximum company protection and growth.
• Compile, monitor, review and track project work orders.
• Compose company process and procedure documents and provide effective training and development of field personnel.
• Assist in contract and subcontract dispute resolution with legal, minimizing potential liability and claims.
• Spend time with the Project Field Teams to build relationships and provide assistance with contractual field items.
• Work with corporate legal to effectively review contract proposals prior to execution with a thorough understanding of telecommunications commercial terms and contractual compliance.
• Work effectively with Senior Management and Legal on contract negotiations. Identify and resolve non-standard terms and conditions.
• Tackle company contractual matters and provide and drive effective solutions.
• Support business case development for opportunities deemed strategic to National
• Work collaboratively with National leadership, Construction operations, Preconstruction, Engineering, Finance to structure deals that deliver value to our customers.
• Maintain and update general contract forms: Master Service Agreement (MSA) for clients, MSA for subcontractors, Non-disclosure Agreements (NDA), Statement of Work (SOW)

Position Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
• However, there may be times that will require the employee to work outdoors in all types of weather and may be exposed to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic high noise levels.
• The employee may be required to travel within the United States up to 25% of the time and may be required to stay away from home up to 7 days at a time.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear.

Education Or Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, engineering or related field; master's degree is advantageous.
• High-level of analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Thorough understanding and usage of Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to work well with people as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• This position requires at least 20 years of Telecommunications experience as well as a minimum of 15 years of effective contracts management experience.
• Ability to think strategically while also operating tactically.
• Proven ability to drive sales process to a close; must be motivated by closing deals.
• Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization.
• Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Benefits

This is a full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k).

• paid time off (PTO)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.