Junior Contract Manager

Currie & Brown; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a motivated Junior Contracts Manager to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build experience in contracts, procurement, and commercial management within the construction industry.

In this role, you will support the drafting, review, and administration of vendor agreements, subcontracts, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotations (RFQs).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contracts Management, Project Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An associate degree in a related field combined with relevant experience will also be considered.
• 0–3 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, purchasing, project controls, construction, or project support.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Foundational understanding of commercial terms, contract principles, procurement, and risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, formatting, reviewing, and tracking contracts, amendments, change orders, and other commercial documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support the preparation and administration of RFPs and RFQs for materials, professional services, subcontracted work, and owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment.
• Help ensure agreements align with company policies, established commercial terms, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain supplier and vendor records, track performance, and assist with resolving invoice, delivery, documentation, and milestone discrepancies.
• Work alongside project and commercial teams to help identify contractual requirements, track commitments, and support effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate contract logs, databases, correspondence, amendments, and closeout documentation to ensure organized and audit-ready records.
• Serve as a point of coordination between project teams, suppliers, procurement, and legal while developing a strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Associate degree with related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Currie & Brown, we deliver certainty in an uncertain world. As a leading global construction consultancy, we partner with clients on some of the most complex and high-profile projects across data centers, high-tech manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, government, education, commercial real estate, energy, and infrastructure.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are confident, precise, and focused on unlocking value throughout the asset lifecycle. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals, support world‑class clients, and contribute to innovative projects that shape the built environment.

If you’re looking to make an impact on complex construction programs while advancing your career within a collaborative and growing global consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

Currie & Brown is seeking a motivated Junior Contracts Manager to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build experience in contracts, procurement, and commercial management within the construction industry.

In this role, you will support the drafting, review, and administration of vendor agreements, subcontracts, requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotations (RFQs). You’ll work closely with project managers, technical teams, suppliers, procurement, and legal teams while gaining hands‑on experience supporting complex construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, formatting, reviewing, and tracking contracts, amendments, change orders, and other commercial documentation under the guidance of senior team members.
• Support the preparation and administration of RFPs and RFQs for materials, professional services, subcontracted work, and owner-furnished contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment.
• Help ensure agreements align with company policies, established commercial terms, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain supplier and vendor records, track performance, and assist with resolving invoice, delivery, documentation, and milestone discrepancies.
• Work alongside project and commercial teams to help identify contractual requirements, track commitments, and support effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate contract logs, databases, correspondence, amendments, and closeout documentation to ensure organized and audit-ready records.
• Serve as a point of coordination between project teams, suppliers, procurement, and legal while developing a strong understanding of commercial and contractual processes.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contracts Management, Project Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An associate degree in a related field combined with relevant experience will also be considered.
• 0–3 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, purchasing, project controls, construction, or project support.
• Previous exposure to a construction, engineering, or field-based environment is preferred.
• Internships, co-ops, and relevant trade or field experience are encouraged and will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Foundational understanding of commercial terms, contract principles, procurement, and risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

What You Can Expect

• A collaborative environment where every voice is heard and valued.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a global construction consultancy.
• A buddy and mentorship program designed to support your success.
• Continuous learning and professional development throughout your career.
• Opportunities for national and international mobility.
• A strong commitment to healthy work/life balance.
• The opportunity to support a large-scale, high‑profile data center construction program.
• Exposure to some of the most complex and innovative construction projects in the industry.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more.