Contract Manager

ASSA ABLOY • Monroe, NC

6d

About The Position

The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of construction and service contracts to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency. Key duties include reviewing, drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts and related documents in alignment with company standards. This role works closely with assigned business branches to support contract administration, coordinates insurance requirements, and processes certificates of insurance. The Contract Manager also tracks key dates, maintains organized documentation, and provides general administrative support. Additional related responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, certificate program in paralegal studies, or significant prior practical experience as a contract administrator or corporate paralegal.
• Prior experience as a contract administrator or in-house corporate paralegal.
• Must have experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of contract law and general business practices.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial law terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of legal and business communication principles and practices.
• Experience in risk management.
• Critical thinking & analytical skills are a must.
• High level multi-tasking and time-management.
• Ability to work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Research skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written) are a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft CRM.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, draft, redline & negotiate construction and service contracts and related documents.
• Ensure contracts comply with the company's legal requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with the assigned business branch about administration of their contracts.
• Review insurance requirements and process requests for certificates of insurance.
• Administer and manage contract life cycle.
• Assist in tracking expiration dates of certificates of insurance.
• Provide administrative support, including document creation and information organization.
• Other related duties that may be assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Robust health insurance options
• Retirement plans
• PTO
• Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service awards
• Health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company matching
• Short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental insurance
• 15 PTO days
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree