Contracts Manager

Bo-Mac Contractors, LTD•Beaumont, TX

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About The Position

The Contracts Manager will manage and maintain day-to-day contract operations for Bo-Mac, including coordination of contract reviews, meetings, and supervising support staff to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently. This role is responsible for the general administration of the Contract Management department. The manager will draft, review, redline, and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, purchase orders, and miscellaneous agreements with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and partners, including detailed project insurance requirements. They will manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, including amendments and renewals, and assist in addressing and resolving any contractual disputes or issues. For issues requiring litigation or dispute resolution methods, the manager will coordinate with general counsel or outside counsel. The role ensures contracts comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and company contracting policies and procedures, maintains organized records, and identifies and mitigates potential risks. Regular audits and reviews of contracts and related processes will be conducted. The Contracts Manager will also facilitate, implement, and conduct department-wide training to ensure staff are familiar with Bo-Mac contracting and subcontracting procedures. They will provide legal advice and support to project teams, develop and implement risk management strategies, and conduct risk assessments of contract and subcontract insurance provisions, providing recommendations to senior management. Collaboration with corporate insurance risk management and insurance providers is key to ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with contractual requirements. The role also involves participating in yearly continuing legal education seminars to stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Requirements

Intermediate knowledge of contract law.
Experience reviewing, redlining and negotiating contractual agreements.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management, preferably in the construction industry.
Experience with marine, piling, and civil construction projects.
Experience with insurance compliance.

Responsibilities

Manages and maintains day-to-day contract operations for Bo-Mac including coordination of contract reviews, meetings and supervising support staff to ensure the department runs effectively and efficiently and for the general administration of the Contract Management department.
Draft, review, redline and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts, purchase orders and miscellaneous agreements with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and partners, including detailed project insurance requirements.
Manage contract lifecycle from initiation to closeout, including amendments and renewals.
Assist in addressing and resolving any contractual disputes or issues that arise as needed.
For issues that require litigation or dispute resolution methods such as arbitration or mediation, coordinate with general counsel or outside counsel as needed.
Ensure contracts comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and company contracting policies and procedures.
Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documents.
Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with contractual agreements.
Conduct regular audits and reviews of contracts and related processes.
Facilitates, implements and conducts department wide training as necessary to ensure necessary staff is familiar with Bo-Mac contracting and subcontracting procedures and requirements.
Provide legal advice and support to project teams on contractual matters.
Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize legal and financial exposure.
Conduct risk assessments of contract and subcontract insurance provisions and provide recommendations to senior management.
Coordinate and collaborate with corporate insurance risk management and insurance providers to ensure adequate coverage and ability to comply with contractual requirements for projects.
Participate in yearly continuing legal education seminars to ensure Bo-Mac remains up to date regarding relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, by attending the Texas Bar Association’s Annual Construction Law Conference in San Antoino each year (or comparable CLE seminar) and/or IRMI’s Construction Risk Conference.