JR127 Contracts Manager

Rycon Construction•The Woodlands, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Rycon Construction is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager for its Texas office. This role is responsible for overseeing contract formation for the organization’s Texas division, supporting executive, legal, and project operations by drafting, reviewing, administering, and maintaining contracts with owners, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and strategic partners. The Contracts Manager will report to legal and work closely with executives of the Texas division daily. This position serves as a key business partner to executives, operations, project management, estimating, and legal teams to ensure contractual compliance, mitigate risk, protect company interests, and support successful project execution across a diverse portfolio of projects. The ideal candidate will have strong construction industry knowledge, contract negotiation skills, and experience managing complex contracts in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Legal Studies, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in contract management, contract administration, construction law support, procurement, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of construction contracts, contract structures, contract terminology, and legal principles.
Experience reviewing, drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts and commercial agreements.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and communicate contractual, financial, legal, and operational risks.
High attention to detail with strong organizational and document management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ownership mentality with the ability to independently manage complex processes from start to finish.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with executives, project teams, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and legal counsel.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
Comfortable learning new processes and completing unfamiliar tasks with limited direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an in-house legal department.
Familiarity with AIA, ConsensusDocs, or other standard construction contract forms.
Experience working with subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and material suppliers.
Prior experience within the construction, engineering, EPC, or real estate development industries.
Professional certifications such as: Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Paralegal Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist executives, legal counsel, and operations teams in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a wide variety of construction-related agreements, including prime contracts, design-build agreements, CMAR contracts, GMP contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, professional services agreements, and vendor/supplier agreements.
Utilize AIA software to compile and manage prime contracts, ensuring all exhibits, schedules, attachments, and supporting documents are properly included and maintained.
Assist with the preparation of GMP amendments, contract modifications, and other post-execution contract documentation.
Review and negotiate professional services agreements with consultants in accordance with company standards and legal guidance.
Support legal counsel in the review and negotiation of subcontract agreements, including drafting contract addenda and coordinating final execution.
Maintain expert-level knowledge of the company's contract document suites and assist in preparing and negotiating design-build agreements.
Analyze contract terms and conditions to identify legal, commercial, financial, operational, insurance, and schedule-related risks.
Collaborate with project teams, executives, and legal counsel to develop negotiation strategies and risk mitigation solutions.
Ensure contract language aligns with company policies, risk tolerance, and project objectives.
Serve as a liaison between executives, legal counsel, project teams, and third parties during contract review and negotiation processes.
Manage contract workflows and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of contract reviews, negotiations, and approvals.
Provide guidance on the appropriate use of contract templates and contract document packages based on project and deal specifics.
Participate in project kickoff meetings to communicate key contractual obligations, project requirements, and potential risks.
Prepare contract abstracts and summaries for operations teams on large or high-risk projects.
Assist project teams and legal counsel with contract compliance, change management, claims procedures, notices, correspondence, and dispute avoidance strategies.
Act as a quality control resource during contract formation and ensure adherence to company contracting procedures and standards.
Assist in developing and implementing standardized contract administration processes across the organization.
Train operational personnel on company contract procedures, document suites, and contract management best practices.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on contract administration efficiency, process optimization, and risk reduction.