Contract Manager
W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company•Waco, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Project Contract Manager serves as the project team's primary resource for owner contract administration and contractual compliance throughout project execution. This role works closely with project leadership, operations teams, and the legal department to monitor contractual obligations, manage compliance requirements, track critical notices and deadlines, and support effective contract administration. The position does not provide legal advice but plays a key role in helping project teams understand and fulfill contractual requirements while minimizing contractual risk.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant construction industry experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in construction, contract administration, project controls, project engineering, procurement, commercial management, accounting, or a related discipline.
- Experience reviewing and administering construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change management processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on large commercial, industrial, manufacturing, energy, or data center construction projects preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review and maintain working knowledge of owner contract requirements and obligations.
- Track and monitor contractual notice requirements, deadlines, deliverables, and compliance milestones.
- Develop and maintain contract compliance logs, trackers, and reporting tools.
- Coordinate required contractual correspondence between project teams and clients.
- Support change management processes, including documentation, notice tracking, and record maintenance.
- Assist project leadership in identifying contractual obligations that may impact project execution.
- Coordinate with corporate legal counsel regarding contract interpretation, disputes, claims, and other legal matters.
- Monitor compliance with insurance, bonding, reporting, and other owner-required provisions.
- Maintain project contract files and supporting documentation.
- Support project teams in developing and implementing best practices for contract administration and compliance.
- Participate in project meetings to identify and address contractual risks and obligations.
- Provide periodic compliance reporting to project leadership and legal stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
