Contracts Manager

Aquatech International LLC•Canonsburg, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatech is seeking a full-time Contracts Manager to manage contract review, negotiation, and administration across customer, developer, supplier, partner, and subcontract relationships. The role operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is an exempt position. The Contracts Manager works under the oversight of the SVP Commercial and collaborates with Sales, Projects, Finance, Procurement, external law firms, business divisions, and subsidiaries. The role includes negotiating and finalizing a range of agreements, monitoring contracting processes and compliance, administering awarded contracts, and managing subcontract activity. The successful candidate should be able to interpret and draft contract provisions, manage multiple tasks, and work effectively across teams. Aquatech describes its work as delivering water and process technology solutions, including water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery, in support of sustainability and operational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a law degree; a law degree is preferred.
Five or more years of work experience in a project environment.
Experience reviewing different types of contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
Ability to read and interpret contract provisions.
Excellent writing skills, including drafting contract provisions and contractual letters.
Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or projects.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment, including with Sales, Finance, and Project Management groups.
Knowledge of insurance.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of legal provisions such as indemnity, limits of liability, consequential damages waivers, liens, applicable law provisions, and dispute processes.
Knowledge of the UCC, Incoterms, and risk mitigation measures.
Experience in the EPC or contracting business or industry.
Experience in contract administration in a project environment is recommended.

Responsibilities

Manage contract review and negotiation with customers, developers, suppliers, and partners, including review of terms and conditions and negotiation of contracts and purchase orders under the oversight of the SVP Commercial.
Review, negotiate, and finalize NDAs, confidentiality agreements, MOUs, teaming agreements, JV agreements, and other miscellaneous agreements.
Monitor the contracting process and recommend procedures or processes to improve quality in line with company guidelines and policy.
Ensure ongoing compliance with contract terms as necessary.
Administer awarded contracts, including monitoring milestones, change management, back charges, overall liabilities, and contract closeout.
Prepare and negotiate subcontracts and suborders when needed.
Interact with insurance brokers and sureties when required.
Monitor contract-related activities of subsidiary companies and manage subcontracts for large EPC contracts.
Coordinate with Sales, Projects, Finance, Procurement, external law firms, other business divisions, and subsidiaries.
Provide support to the SVP Commercial on other duties or responsibilities assigned to support department operations.