Senior Contracts Manager, Construction & Automation

Addison Group; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to executive leadership

High level of autonomy and visibility

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Contracts Manager in Reston, VA with a hybrid schedule. The role oversees construction contracts, proposals, vendor agreements, and procurement documents while coordinating with leadership, purchasing, and legal teams to minimize risk and improve workflows.

You will manage contract lifecycles, negotiate terms, and ensure templates and processes are up-to-date. Strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential; AI-enabled workflow improvements are

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience managing construction contracts, procurement agreements, or related contract processes.
• Working knowledge of construction contract terms and their implications in VA, DC, and MD.
• Experience supporting contracts from initial review through negotiation, execution, and ongoing administration.
• Strong contract analysis, organization, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including the ability to review and revise negotiated contract language.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, attorneys, vendors, and cross-functional business partners.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with contract automation, AI tools, or contract lifecycle management technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction-related contracts and procurement agreements throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance contract, proposal, and vendor agreement templates.
• Review proposed contract revisions and coordinate with outside counsel regarding legal and business implications.
• Partner with leadership, purchasing, vendor management, and internal business teams to improve contract workflows.
• Support contract negotiations while maintaining appropriate controls and protecting the organization’s interests.
• Help ensure contract terms are commercially reasonable, practical, and aligned with business objectives.
• Improve the efficiency and consistency of contract review, approval, administration, and execution processes.
• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and technology within the contract management function.
• Support multiple operating businesses and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Construction contracts management

Contract negotiation

Microsoft Word

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Contract automation

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Job description

Addison Group is seeking a Contracts Manager in Reston, VA with a hybrid schedule. The role oversees construction contracts, proposals, vendor agreements, and procurement documents while coordinating with leadership, purchasing, and legal teams to minimize risk and improve workflows.

You will manage contract lifecycles, negotiate terms, and ensure templates and processes are up-to-date. Strong attention to detail and independent work style are essential; AI-enabled workflow improvements are