Senior Contracts Manager / Contracts Director

ECC; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time off and Holidays

401k with matching

ESOP

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Educational Assistance / ECC U

Mentorship Program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Charitable giving program

Job summary

ECC seeks a Senior Contracts Manager or Contracts Director to lead administration of complex federal construction, environmental remediation, and international development contracts. The role is tailored to experience and provides path for growth within the Contracts function.

Working with project teams, government officials, and subcontractors, you will ensure compliance, manage risk, support project execution, and strengthen contract administration practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or related field; combinations may be considered.
• Ten+ years of federal prime contract administration experience.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting requirements.
• Experience with contract compliance, subcontract management, modifications, claims, and closeout.
• Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer federal prime contracts and subcontracts through the contract lifecycle.
• Serve as primary contact with Government Contracting Officers and agency representatives.
• Advise project teams on contract requirements, changes, and equitable adjustments.
• Support contract modifications, task orders, claims, and other actions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency regulations.
• Provide guidance and training on contract administration and compliance.
• Lead procurement activities, source selection, and SBSPs.
• Support CPARS evaluations and responses.
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls for contracts.
• For Directors, supervise contracts staff and shape strategic direction.

Skills

Contract management

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration with stakeholders

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Contract Management or related field

CPCM certification

Master's degree or JD (preferred)

Job description

Description

Senior Contracts Manager / Contracts Director

Federal Construction & Environmental Programs

Advance Your Contracts Career with an Employee-Owned Industry Leader

ECC is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager or Contracts Director to support and help lead the administration of complex federal construction, environmental remediation, and international development contracts. The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, leadership capabilities, and depth of federal contracting expertise.

This role offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished federal contracts professional to expand their influence across some of the industry's most challenging projects while developing the leadership skills needed for future advancement. Whether you are a senior-level contract manager ready to broaden your responsibilities or an experienced contracts director seeking greater strategic impact, ECC provides a clear path for professional growth.

Working closely with project teams, executive leadership, government contracting officials, and subcontractors, you will play a critical role in ensuring contractual compliance, managing risk, supporting project execution, and strengthening contract administration practices throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

• Administer and manage federal prime contracts and subcontracts throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from solicitation and award through performance and closeout.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with Government Contracting Officers and agency representatives regarding contractual matters.
• Advise project teams on contract requirements, change management, requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), and subcontract administration.
• Support and negotiate contract modifications, task orders, claims, and other contractual actions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific regulations, and contractual requirements.

Administer non-FAR related contract including OTAs and other non-traditional Government contracts.

• Provide guidance and training to project personnel regarding contract administration, change order management, subcontracting requirements, and compliance obligations.
• Support proposal development efforts, including contract review, subcontracting strategies, cost and pricing requirements, and Small Business Subcontracting Plans (SBSPs).
• Participate in procurement activities, source selection, cost and price analysis, negotiations, and subcontract administration.
• Support subcontractor performance management, compliance monitoring, and dispute resolution.
• Assist with CPARS evaluations and responses.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract policies, procedures, internal controls, and best practices.
• For candidates at the Contracts Director level, supervise contracts staff, provide leadership, mentorship, and development of Contracts personnel while helping shape the strategic direction of the Contracts function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Contract Management, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Ten or more years of federal prime contract administration experience supporting government contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and federal contracting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex contract administration activities, including contract compliance, subcontract management, modifications, claims, and closeout.
• Strong written, verbal, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with project teams, senior leadership, government representatives, and subcontractors.
• CPCM certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically as project and business needs require.

Additional Qualifications for Contracts Director Level

• Experience leading, mentoring, and supervising contracts personnel.
• Demonstrated success developing processes, training programs, and compliance initiatives.
• Ability to influence business decisions and support strategic organizational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, or a related discipline, or Juris Doctor degree
• Five or more years supporting federal construction, design-build, environmental remediation, infrastructure, or contingency operations projects.
• Experience working with Department of Defense or other federal agency contracts.
• Advanced experience negotiating complex contractual and subcontracting matters.

Why Join ECC?

ECC is anemployee-owned company, meaning your contributions directly support the success of both our projects and our employee owners. We have built a culture founded on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and friendship, where people genuinely enjoy working together and supporting each other's success.

Our contracts professionals do much more than administer paperwork. They serve as trusted advisors and business partners on some of the world's most challenging federal construction and environmental projects. You'll work alongside project managers, construction professionals, estimators, procurement teams, and executive leadership to help deliver projects that improve infrastructure, protect the environment, and support critical government missions worldwide.

At ECC, you'll find:

• An employee-owned culture where your work has a direct impact.
• Opportunities to support high-profile federal construction and environmental programs.
• A collaborative environment built on strong relationships, teamwork, and friendship.
• Meaningful career development and leadership growth opportunities.
• A clear pathway to increased responsibility, expanded influence, and advancement within the Contracts organization.

If you're ready to take the next step in your federal contracts career and help shape the success of complex federal projects around the world, we encourage you to apply.

For U.S.-based roles, ECC's target salary range is $130,000 to $180,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

Benefits Offered for Full-Time positions:

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [emailprotected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.