Owner Contracts Lead | Construction Contract Management

CORE Construction Services of Texas, Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Construction Services of Texas, Inc. in Frisco, TX is seeking an experienced Owner Contracts Manager to lead the contractual relationship with clients from negotiation through project closeout.

You will guide teams on contractual obligations, risks, and compliance, while overseeing Subcontract Administration to align with owner terms. You'll collaborate with executive leadership and project teams to protect CORE's interests and deliver exceptional client service on complex commercial

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in construction contract administration or related field.
• Significant experience negotiating and administering owner contracts on commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of AIA, ConsensusDocs, and other contract documents.
• Ability to analyze complex contractual language and communicate implications clearly to project teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CORE's primary administrator for owner contracts from initial negotiation through project closeout.
• Review, negotiate, prepare, and manage owner agreements, amendments, change orders to contract values, and other contractual documents.
• Interpret contract language and provide guidance to project teams regarding contractual obligations, potential risks, and compliance requirements.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients by providing responsive, professional communication throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress to maintain awareness of contractual obligations, potential issues, and opportunities requiring executive attention.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Managers, Accounting, Legal Counsel, and Executive Leadership to proactively resolve contract-related issues.
• Lead and mentor Subcontract Administrators, providing direction, support, and process consistency across multiple projects ongoing at once.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation and reporting within company systems.

Skills

Contract administration

Negotiation

Client relationship building

Project prioritization

Communication of contract implications

Discretion handling confidential

Leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Legal Studies / Paralegal Studies / Business Administration / Risk Management / Business Law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DocuSign

Viewpoint Vista

Construction management software

Job description

CORE Construction Services of Texas, Inc. in Frisco, TX is seeking an experienced Owner Contracts Manager to lead the contractual relationship with clients from negotiation through project closeout.

You will guide teams on contractual obligations, risks, and compliance, while overseeing Subcontract Administration to align with owner terms. You'll collaborate with executive leadership and project teams to protect CORE's interests and deliver exceptional client service on complex commercial