Senior Contracts Manager

RealREPP; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Company Equipment and Stipends

Relocation Package

Job summary

RealREPP is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of contracts for federal and public sector coastal construction projects. The role requires a strong compliance background, adept negotiation, and willingness to travel to client meetings by private jet.

Office-based with C-Suite and legal team, Monday through Friday. You will act as trusted advisor on contract strategy, ensure regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS), and collaborate across legal, procurement, finance, sales,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of federal/public sector contract management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Master's degree, JD, or professional certification preferred (NCMA, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent).
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Strong technical writing skills; change order compliance.
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) preferred.
• Prior experience with mergers and acquisitions is a PLUS.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on contract strategy, structure, and administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Partner with legal counsel, procurement, finance, sales, and business leaders to facilitate contract negotiations and approvals.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract management best practices.
• Support internal and external audits related to contractual matters.
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation within contract management systems.
• Providing guidance to QC department personnel to remain in compliance with contract specs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Contract management experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Change order management

Government contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree / JD / professional certification (NCMA, CPCM, CFCM)

Job description

The selected Senior Contracts Manager will be supporting the C-Suite with the full lifecycle of contracts for federal and public sector coastal construction projects. A strong compliance background, negotiating skills, and a willingness to travel to client meetings by private jet is required for serious consideration. This position works from the office M-F alongside company executives and legal personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on contract strategy, structure, and administration
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements
• Monitor contract performance and conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to contractual obligations
• Partner with legal counsel, procurement, finance, sales, and business leaders to facilitate contract negotiations and approvals
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on contract management best practices
• Support internal and external audits related to contractual matters
• Maintain accurate contract records and documentation within contract management systems
• Providing guidance to QC department personnel to remain in compliance with contract specs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant contract management experience supporting federal or public sector projects
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Master's degree, JD, or professional certification preferred (NCMA, CPCM, CFCM, or equivalent)
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership
• Strong technical writing skills
• Prior experience with change order management/compliance
• Knowledge of government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS) preferred
• Prior experience with mergers and acquisitions is a PLUS

Compensation Package

• Salary $170k-$200k (based on experience)
• Relocation Package (if not local)
• Discretionary Performance Bonuses
• Health/Dental/Vision
• Retirement plan
• Company Equipment and Stipends
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.*