Contract Manager (Semiconductor Foundry Fab)

DHD Consulting • Taylor, TX

11d

About The Position

Role & Responsibility - Lead contract negotiation and finalization with subcontractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and commercial strategy. - Draft, review, and manage various construction-related contracts including subcontracts, service agreements, change orders, and amendments. - Analyze and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle. - Serve as a primary point of contact for subcontractor communications during project execution, including reviewing and responding to official letters, RFIs, claims, and notices. - Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (legal, project management, cost control, procurement) to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of contract terms. - Monitor subcontractor compliance with contract obligations, project specifications, safety standards, and relevant U.S. regulations (e.g., FAR, Davis-Bacon Act, CHIPS Act if applicable). - Participate in regular progress payment reviews, evaluate subcontractor deliverables, and contribute to final settlement and closeout processes. - Maintain organized and up-to-date contract documentation, including negotiation records, correspondence logs, and change tracking. - Support dispute resolution, claim defense, or audit procedures as necessary by providing contract-related insights and evidence. Qualification - Strong understanding of construction laws, contract terms, and cost management principles. - Bachelors Degree or Paralegal Certificate - Proven experience as a Claims or Contract Manager in the construction industry, either with owner, main contractor or subcontractor. - Very strong verbal & written communication skills, especially in a contentious environment - Comfortable working in a multinational highly diverse multi-lingual environment - Ability to handle issues related to a fast-track mega project with multiple subcontract types (Lump Sum, Cost Plus Fee and Time & Material bases) - At least 5 ~ 10 years of experience with subcontract or construction contracts - Ability to quickly analyze extremely dense contracts, often averaging over 100 pages - Ability to manage many competing tasks and to quickly triage by priority with minimal external input Preferred Qualification: - Masters degree in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural or Electrical Engineering - Juris Doctor or Master of Laws - Proven experience as a Project Manager in construction projects, either with a main contractor or subcontractor - Experience with dispute resolution and/or arbitration in the construction industry. - Understanding Primavera 6 program/ Project Management Certified (PMP)

Requirements

• Strong understanding of construction laws, contract terms, and cost management principles.
• Bachelors Degree or Paralegal Certificate
• Proven experience as a Claims or Contract Manager in the construction industry, either with owner, main contractor or subcontractor.
• Very strong verbal & written communication skills, especially in a contentious environment
• Comfortable working in a multinational highly diverse multi-lingual environment
• Ability to handle issues related to a fast-track mega project with multiple subcontract types (Lump Sum, Cost Plus Fee and Time & Material bases)
• At least 5 ~ 10 years of experience with subcontract or construction contracts
• Ability to quickly analyze extremely dense contracts, often averaging over 100 pages
• Ability to manage many competing tasks and to quickly triage by priority with minimal external input

Nice To Haves

• Masters degree in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural or Electrical Engineering
• Juris Doctor or Master of Laws
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in construction projects, either with a main contractor or subcontractor
• Experience with dispute resolution and/or arbitration in the construction industry.
• Understanding Primavera 6 program/ Project Management Certified (PMP)

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiation and finalization with subcontractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and commercial strategy.
• Draft, review, and manage various construction-related contracts including subcontracts, service agreements, change orders, and amendments.
• Analyze and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for subcontractor communications during project execution, including reviewing and responding to official letters, RFIs, claims, and notices.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (legal, project management, cost control, procurement) to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of contract terms.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with contract obligations, project specifications, safety standards, and relevant U.S. regulations (e.g., FAR, Davis-Bacon Act, CHIPS Act if applicable).
• Participate in regular progress payment reviews, evaluate subcontractor deliverables, and contribute to final settlement and closeout processes.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date contract documentation, including negotiation records, correspondence logs, and change tracking.
• Support dispute resolution, claim defense, or audit procedures as necessary by providing contract-related insights and evidence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager