Contracts/Change Manager

The Roberts • Bay Minette, AL

82d

About The Position

The Contracts/Change Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of contract administration and change management for industrial construction projects. This position ensures that contractual rights and obligations are properly executed, documented, and communicated, while maintaining compliance with company policies and client requirements. The role includes oversight of subcontract agreements, vendor contracts, change orders, claims, and commercial correspondence to protect company interests and support project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret contract terms, conditions, and specifications to ensure full understanding of obligations and deliverables.
• Monitor compliance with contractual requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, issue, and manage subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and amendments.
• Maintain contract documentation and correspondence logs.
• Identify contractual risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Manage the change management process from identification through resolution and closeout.
• Work with project management, engineering, and field teams to identify potential scope changes, schedule impacts, and cost deviations.
• Prepare and negotiate change order requests, ensuring alignment with contract terms and company policies.
• Track all changes, modifications, and adjustments to project scope, ensuring accurate cost and schedule impacts are captured.
• Support claims preparation, documentation, and negotiation when required.
• Support project cost control and forecasting processes by providing contractual input and change data.
• Evaluate and monitor subcontractor performance relative to scope, schedule, and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with accounting, procurement, and project controls for timely contract closeout and final account reconciliation.
• Serve as the primary interface between project teams, clients, and subcontractors for all contract and change matters.
• Advise project and executive leadership on contract risks, obligations, and potential claims.
• Facilitate contract kick-off meetings, change management workshops, and regular commercial reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees