Contracts Manager - FEP

our team • Overland Park, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Contracts Manager – FEP is a critical role within the Cooling Platform, responsible for leading commercial contract review, risk assessment, and negotiation support across Field Erected Products (FEP) and select Data Center Cooling opportunities. This position serves as the primary first-pass reviewer for customer contracts, ensuring alignment with SPX standards, protection of margin, and effective management of commercial risk. Partnering closely with Sales, Proposal Management, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Legal, this role enables faster contract turnaround, strengthens commercial discipline, and supports scalable growth in complex, project-based environments.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or contract administration
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms including liability, indemnity, LDs, warranties, insurance, and payment structures
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, scope documents, and project requirements
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HVAC, construction, industrial equipment, EPC, or similar project-based industries
• Experience supporting large capital projects or field-erected solutions
• Demonstrated ability to assess commercial risk and recommend mitigation strategies
• Experience developing contract templates, clause libraries, or standardized workflows
• Familiarity with tools or technologies that support contract review efficiency
• Professional certifications in contract management (e.g., WorldCC/IACCM, NCMA) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive profitable growth across power and heavy industrial markets
• Direct and integrate cross-functional teams including Sales, Estimating, Proposal Management, Project Management, Materials Management, and Field Construction
• Actively engage in key pursuits, customer relationships, contract structuring, and risk assessment to secure high-quality bookings
• Ensure successful execution of complex, EPC-style projects, delivering on safety, quality, schedule, and financial commitments
• Drive disciplined project management practices, including cost control, forecasting accuracy, and materials coordination
• Build and maintain a healthy project backlog aligned with strategic growth objectives
• Lead risk management efforts across the business, proactively mitigating risks inherent in construction-driven, field-erected projects
• Champion a strong safety culture across all field operations, reinforcing accountability in both union and open shop environments
• Provide hands-on leadership to develop organizational capability, strengthen talent, and drive accountability across teams
• Partner with senior leadership on long-term strategic planning, including market positioning, customer targeting, and business model evolution

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans
• 401(k) match
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance
• Leadership development programs
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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