We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead and oversee contract management operations for one of our top clients. This role involves managing a team of Contract Specialists and ensuring that effective risk management strategies are in place to support our business units and corporate departments. The position requires strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple divisions. Responsibilities:• Lead and supervise a team of Contract Specialists, assigning tasks, monitoring workloads, and fostering growth through mentorship and development opportunities.• Evaluate and implement contract management tools, partnering with IT to enhance document tracking and sharing processes for improved operational efficiency.• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to streamline contract operations, ensuring consistency across divisions.• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a diverse range of contracts, including agreements with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.• Act as the final decision-maker on complex contract matters, providing guidance on high-level agreements and mitigating risks.• Coordinate executive approvals and deliver reports on contractual risks, market trends, and operational changes.• Maintain and update a centralized contract document library, creating tailored documents to meet the needs of various business units.• Design and deliver training programs to educate teams on best practices for contract management and risk mitigation.• Collaborate with stakeholders to align contract processes and integrate systems across divisions for a unified approach.

• Proven experience in commercial contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.• Strong knowledge of contract law, particularly within the construction industry is required• Familiarity with contract management tools and software to optimize workflows.• Ability to manage and lead a team, providing mentorship and fostering detail-oriented growth.• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact effectively with stakeholders and executives.• Experience with risk management techniques and implementing mitigation strategies.• Knowledge of commercial construction projects and industry-specific practices.• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to oversee complex contractual operations. For immediate consideration, please reach out to directly to Katie Lundholm via LinkedIn.

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Sterling, VA
remote
Permanent
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead and oversee contract management operations for one of our top clients. This role involves managing a team of Contract Specialists and ensuring that effective risk management strategies are in place to support our business units and corporate departments. The position requires strong leadership skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders across multiple divisions. Responsibilities:• Lead and supervise a team of Contract Specialists, assigning tasks, monitoring workloads, and fostering growth through mentorship and development opportunities.• Evaluate and implement contract management tools, partnering with IT to enhance document tracking and sharing processes for improved operational efficiency.• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to streamline contract operations, ensuring consistency across divisions.• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage a diverse range of contracts, including agreements with clients, subcontractors, and vendors.• Act as the final decision-maker on complex contract matters, providing guidance on high-level agreements and mitigating risks.• Coordinate executive approvals and deliver reports on contractual risks, market trends, and operational changes.• Maintain and update a centralized contract document library, creating tailored documents to meet the needs of various business units.• Design and deliver training programs to educate teams on best practices for contract management and risk mitigation.• Collaborate with stakeholders to align contract processes and integrate systems across divisions for a unified approach.
2026-03-26T00:00:00Z

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