Senior Contracts Manager – Engineering & Construction

UES; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UES is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual activities on complex engineering projects. You'll collaborate with executive leadership, project teams, finance, and legal to negotiate agreements, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of contract management experience in engineering or professional services, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Contract Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of contract management or administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, risk management principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including professional service agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, purchase orders, and amendments.
• Ensure contracts are compliant with internal policies, insurance requirements, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with project managers, business development, and legal counsel to identify and mitigate contractual risks.
• Maintain a centralized contracts database or tracking system to monitor key terms, renewals, deliverables, and compliance obligations.
• Interpret contract language and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on terms, obligations, and potential impacts.
• Support pre-award and post-award contract activities, including proposal review, bid coordination, and contract closeout.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of contract templates, processes, and workflows.
• Coordinate with finance and operations to ensure accurate billing terms, project setup, and revenue recognition alignment.
• Train and support staff on contract policies and procedures.
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting contracting practices.
• Support accounting in the review of contract-related billing and payment documentation, not limited to processing liens waivers and project close-outs.
• Liaise with insurance providers regarding contractual insurance compliance and documentation.
• Foster productive professional relationships with clients and business partners through effective communication and contract management.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Law/Contract Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

UES is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead commercial and contractual activities on complex engineering projects. You'll collaborate with executive leadership, project teams, finance, and legal to negotiate agreements, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of contract management experience in engineering or professional services, strong negotiation and analytical skills, and the ability to manage