Senior Contracts Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

GWC Capital; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

W.W. Clyde and Co. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the preparation, negotiation, and execution of vendor contracts for heavy civil projects in Utah.

The role collaborates with project teams, vendors, and legal to ensure contract integrity and alignment with project goals. You will manage the full contract lifecycle—from intake to closeout—draft and review agreements, and coordinate with Legal on risk and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of contracts management experience.
• Knowledge of contract law, insurance requirements, and licensing.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts (vendor, subcontracts, service agreements, land leases, etc.).
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: intake, review, approval, execution, amendments, and closeout.
• Coordinate with Legal to address risk and ensure compliance.
• Serve as the point of contact for contract inquiries and guidance.
• Maintain contract tracking systems and document repositories.
• Ensure execution strategies are aligned with project and company goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Contract management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Legal/Construction

Tools

Contract lifecycle management software

Job description

W.W. Clyde and Co. is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee the preparation, negotiation, and execution of vendor contracts for heavy civil projects in Utah.

The role collaborates with project teams, vendors, and legal to ensure contract integrity and alignment with project goals. You will manage the full contract lifecycle—from intake to closeout—draft and review agreements, and coordinate with Legal on risk and compliance.