Contract Manager - Semi-Conductor Construction

Turner & Townsend • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Contracts Manager to provide contract and procurement advice and support for major capital construction projects. The role works with a specialist consulting team and key account clients, delivering strategic procurement and contract advice and end-to-end advisory services. The position supports the development and implementation of contracting strategies, procurement processes, contract structures, and contract administration for complex projects, including projects with multiple contract interfaces.

The successful candidate will work with clients and project teams across construction sectors, including healthcare, retrofits, and real estate. They will help develop contract documents and coordinate input from technical, legal, commercial, and financial professionals. This is a full-time role with a stated base salary range of $100,000–$120,000 per year. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the construction industry and/or contract services for public or private clients on large-scale capital investment projects.
• A degree or equivalent in construction or a related course of study.
• Experience working in multiple contract environments and under a range of procurement and contract delivery routes.
• Working knowledge and experience of various forms of contracts used to deliver construction projects.
• Experience working in a multi-contracted environment.
• Client-side experience supporting contract development and administration across sectors such as healthcare, retrofits, and real estate.
• Experience implementing contracting strategies, including risk identification, quantification, and allocation.
• Experience developing contracts, drafting bespoke contract schedules and clauses, and reviewing contract documents prepared by others.
• Ability to manage inputs from technical, legal, commercial, and financial professionals.
• Proven ability to liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders to develop robust contract documents.
• Ability to work confidently, independently, and autonomously without supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, adaptability, and determination to succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the development and procurement of GMP, lump-sum, or similar project-financed projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of contracting strategies for major construction projects using privately funded delivery models.
• Provide specialist contracts and related procurement advice to private-sector clients across a variety of healthcare construction contracts.
• Draft Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate scorecards and contracts, and support vendor procurement processes.
• Develop contract structures for major delivery strategies, including multi-packaging scenarios on complex projects with multiple contract interfaces.
• Support end-to-end procurement services on major construction and construction-services projects.
• Build positive relationships within project teams and with client personnel and their key advisors.
• Manage and update internal contract team trackers.
• Review statements of work (SOWs), MPA proposal documentation, and the work-winning capability of the contract services division.
• Support delivery of team and wider business targets.
• Support contract development and administration across sectors including healthcare, retrofits, and real estate.
• Support implementation of contracting strategies, including risk identification, quantification, and allocation.
• Draft bespoke contract schedules and clauses and review contract documents prepared by others.
• Manage inputs from technical, legal, commercial, and financial professionals.
• Liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders to develop robust contract documents.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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