Strategic Contracts Manager, Construction & Manufacturing

Tencate Grass; Cedar Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work considered

Job summary

TenCate Americas is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract formation, review, negotiation, administration, and reporting across its U.S. operations in a fast-paced, multi-entity setting.

The Contracts Manager will partner with Legal, Business Development, Estimating, Operations, Procurement, and executive leadership to assess commercial risk, support effective contracting strategies, and help ensure agreements align with business objectives and TenCate standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related field; five to seven years of contract management experience in construction.
• Nine or more years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience negotiating and administering moderate to complex contracts for construction, engineering, or project-based organizations.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting practices, procurement requirements, and construction-related agreements; government contracting experience is a plus.
• Strong judgment, business acumen, and ability to identify risk while developing practical, commercially sound solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work, prioritize, meet deadlines, and operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail, organization, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support TenCate Americas’ Design & Installation contracts function, including contract formation, review, negotiation, administration, and commercial contracting strategy.
• Draft, review, and manage multiple customer agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, service agreements, and other commercial contracts simultaneously.
• Partner with Business Development, Estimating, Operations, Procurement, and other stakeholders to structure and negotiate agreements for prospective and active projects.
• Analyze contract terms to identify commercial, operational, financial, and legal risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies or alternative language.
• Coordinate internal review and approval of contracts with senior leadership, Legal, Finance, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding contract status, obligations, and interpretation of terms.
• Prepare and maintain contract status reports, trackers, templates, and related documentation.
• Keep Legal and designated business leaders informed of contract status, execution risks, and potential impediments.
• Support Legal and business teams with project disputes and claims, including preparation and negotiation of claim documentation and recommendations regarding contractual rights, remedies, and next steps.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors, partners, and internal stakeholders across TenCate Americas.
• Promote high ethical standards, confidentiality, continuous improvement, and consistent contracting practices across the organization.
• Identify opportunities to standardize templates, improve workflows, and leverage best practices across TenCate entities.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TenCate Americas is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to lead contract formation, review, negotiation, administration, and reporting across its U.S. operations in a fast-paced, multi-entity setting.

The Contracts Manager will partner with Legal, Business Development, Estimating, Operations, Procurement, and executive leadership to assess commercial risk, support effective contracting strategies, and help ensure agreements align with business objectives and TenCate standards.