Lead Contracts Manager, Construction & Steel Projects

Allied Steel Buildings; Central (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Steel Buildings is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to negotiate and finalize contracts, MSAs, and subcontracts, aligning them with project estimates and bid commitments. You will coordinate with Sales, Estimating, PM, Legal, and senior management to mitigate risk and protect the company’s commercial interests.

The role requires 8+ years in contract administration within steel fabrication or EPCM environments, with strong drafting and negotiation skills and knowledge of

Qualifications

• 8+ years of contract administration/management experience in construction or EPCM environments.
• Proven success negotiating contracts directly with general contractors, construction managers, owners, and sophisticated client legal teams.
• Strong knowledge of standard contract forms (AIA, MSA, Consensus Docs) and AISC practices.
• Knowledge of bonding, surety requirements, and construction insurance programs.
• Experience cross-functionally with Sales, Estimating, Project Management, and Legal teams.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and executing MSAs either as owner or vendor.
• Strong communications skills and the ability to represent the company’s interests professionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field; Paralegal/JD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales/Business Development to review RFPs, prime contracts, and subcontract agreements.
• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate contract terms with general contractors, owners, and construction managers.
• Identify and mitigate unfavorable contract language (indemnification, insurance requirements, damages, payment provisions, etc.).
• Collaborate with legal counsel, insurance brokers, and executive leadership on risk review and approval.
• Ensure contract terms align with project estimates, scope qualifications, and bid commitments.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: drafting, execution, distribution, record retention, change orders, and amendments.
• Support Sales in preparing bid qualifications, exclusions, and proposal terms.
• Maintain a contract tracker with key dates, obligations, bonding, insurance, and notices.
• Monitor compliance with notices and advise PM on claims, delays, and changes.
• Review subcontracts and supplier agreements to ensure appropriate flow-down of prime requirements.
• Stay current on AISC Code of Standard Practice and AIA/ConsensusDocs forms.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Paralegal certification

Juris Doctor

Contract-management training

Tools

Contract management software

CRM

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Project management tools

Job description

Allied Steel Buildings is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to negotiate and finalize contracts, MSAs, and subcontracts, aligning them with project estimates and bid commitments. You will coordinate with Sales, Estimating, PM, Legal, and senior management to mitigate risk and protect the company’s commercial interests.

The role requires 8+ years in contract administration within steel fabrication or EPCM environments, with strong drafting and negotiation skills and knowledge of