Senior Contracts Manager

Quartzelec Ltd; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Independence, Kansas is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager. In this role, you will manage operational and financial strategies, lead project teams, and drive business development while ensuring high standards of quality and safety. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a managerial role within the engineering or construction sector and possesses strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams within an engineering or construction environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar managerial role.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• In-depth knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services industry.
• SMSTS and Health & Safety for Managers certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational, financial, and customer strategy within the business unit.
• Drive business development and secure new opportunities.
• Lead project teams to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and company policies.
• Interpret and manage contracts effectively with support from the commercial team.
• Promote a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead all HR activities within the unit—coaching, mentoring, and developing your teams.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and HV/LV safety rules.
• Contribute to the overall success of the business unit through innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Team management

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Electrical engineering

Education

Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering

SMSTS and Health & Safety for Managers certification

Job description

As the Senior Contracts Manager, you’ll be responsible for the operational, financial, customer, and employee strategy within your business unit. You’ll ensure a continuous pipeline of work through client development and effective project management, while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and performance.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, you’ll take commercial responsibility for the High Voltage and Low Voltage project profit centres—owning P&L performance, budgets, cash flow, and forecasting. You’ll be a key contributor to shaping business strategy, growing our client base, and ensuring our delivery remains first‑class.

Lead and manage project teams to achieve operational and financial objectives.

Take full ownership of P&L, budgets, forecasting, and commercial performance.

Drive business development, identifying and securing new opportunities while strengthening existing client relationships.

Ensure projects are delivered right first time, safely and to the highest quality standards.

Interpret and manage contracts effectively with support from the commercial team.

Promote a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Lead all HR activities within the unit—coaching, mentoring, and developing your teams.

Ensure compliance with all company policies and HV/LV safety rules.

Contribute to the overall success of the business unit through innovation and collaboration.

Your skills and experiences:

Proven experience managing teams within an engineering or construction environment.

Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of P&L and budget control.

Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.

In-depth knowledge of the HV/LV electrical engineering services industry

Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar managerial role

Higher qualification in Electrical Engineering (desirable).

SMSTS and Health & Safety for Managers certification.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and letter of application explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to:-

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