Hybrid Construction Contracts Manager

IAPMO Group; Melville (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support natural gas, pipeline, utility, and heavy industrial construction projects. The role oversees contract management activities including change orders, negotiations, and claims management. Hybrid work location in Melville, NY (3 days/week). 12-month contract with competitive pay.

Ideal candidate has strong CPM scheduling knowledge and ability to analyze scope changes and costs, with proven negotiation and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field required.
• Experience in construction contract management, preferably in gas/pipeline or heavy industrial.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, terms, administration, and change orders.
• Ability to quantify changes using drawings and specifications.
• Solid CPM scheduling understanding and delay analysis.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating claims and amendments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and negotiate construction change orders with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Analyze contract terms, drawings, and engineering specs to quantify scope changes and costs.
• Evaluate commercial and schedule impacts of proposed changes, including CPM implications.
• Draft, review, and manage contract amendments, bid documentation, and other deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and legal requirements.
• Manage construction claims, disputes, and requests for compensation or extensions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and project controls to align requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, change orders, communications, and docs.
• Support negotiations and provide guidance on risk management.
• Manage multiple contractual activities while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Contract management

CPM scheduling

Take-offs

Negotiation

Communication

Excel

Word

Contract management software

Independent worker

Cost analysis

Bid documentation

Project controls

Contractor management

Schedule impact assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Contract management software

CPM scheduling tools

Job description

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support natural gas, pipeline, utility, and heavy industrial construction projects. The role oversees contract management activities including change orders, negotiations, and claims management. Hybrid work location in Melville, NY (3 days/week). 12-month contract with competitive pay.

Ideal candidate has strong CPM scheduling knowledge and ability to analyze scope changes and costs, with proven negotiation and documentation skills.