Contracts Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a Contracts Manager to support major capital projects and EPCM programs in Henderson, NV. This requisition is intended to fill up to three (3) Senior Contracts Manager positions to support current and anticipated project demands. Successful candidates may be assigned to regional offices or client sites based on business needs. These positions will operate in a hybrid work environment, requiring a combination of office presence, project site support, and remote work. Travel up to 10% may be required to support project execution, negotiations, contractor interfaces, and key milestones. Reporting to the Procurement & Contracts Manager, the Contracts Manager is responsible for developing, negotiating, and administering contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, Finance, or related discipline.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in contract management, procurement, commercial management, or project services.
- Demonstrated experience supporting major capital projects in mining, industrial, infrastructure, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
- Proven experience managing the full contract lifecycle from procurement planning through project closeout.
- Experience leading commercial negotiations and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Strong knowledge of commercial contracting, construction contracts, risk management, and contract administration.
- Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement project-specific contracting and procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.
- Support procurement planning, package development, bidder prequalification, and sourcing activities.
- Prepare and administer RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, and award recommendations.
- Lead commercial negotiations with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers.
- Coordinate internal reviews and approvals in accordance with company governance requirements.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize construction, consulting, supply, service, and EPCM agreements.
- Identify contractual and commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure contracts clearly define scope, deliverables, schedule, payment terms, warranties, and performance obligations.
- Partner with project stakeholders and legal counsel to ensure appropriate allocation of project risks.
- Administer contract changes, including entitlement assessments, change order negotiations, and risk management.
- Monitor contractor performance, compliance, payment milestones, warranties, and deliverables.
- Support project controls through accruals, forecasting, and cash-flow coordination.
- Review contractor closeout documentation to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in project meetings with clients and contractors.
- Perform regular site visits (up to three days per week, as required).
- Utilize e‑procurement and contract management systems such as SAP and Ariba.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of contracting processes and tools.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
