Lead Contract Manager

Caddell Construction•Montgomery, AL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Contract Manager will oversee all contract-related activities, ensuring agreements are properly structured, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. This role involves leading and supervising a team of Contract Managers, proactively managing the contract administration process, and ensuring efficient execution aligned with project timelines. Key responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end contract procurement process, from preparation and review to negotiation and execution of various agreements like Subcontracts and Purchase Orders. The manager will collaborate with in-house legal, lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, and drive accountability for timely completion of procurement deliverables. The position also requires ensuring strict adherence to company policies, developing contract templates, partnering cross-functionally with executive leadership and project management, and providing strategic analysis and reporting on contract performance and risks. Financial oversight for assigned projects, supporting audit readiness, and enforcing vendor qualification standards are also critical aspects of this role. Caddell emphasizes accountability, a strong work ethic, a positive team environment, and the growth and development of its employees.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma/GED.
Five to seven years of construction experience in government contracts.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Ability to use Microsoft software - Excel, Microsoft Word and the Access Data Base.
Ability to read and negotiate contracts.
Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
Ability to perform financial analysis.
Ability to operate office equipment – copier, fax, etc.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in construction management, building science, engineering, etc., and two years of construction experience in government contracts.

Responsibilities

Oversee all contract-related activities, ensuring that all contract agreements are properly structured, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.
Lead and supervise a team of Contract Managers, in proactively managing the contract administration process, ensuring contract activities are executed efficiently and align with project timelines.
Oversee the end-to-end contract procurement process, including the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of Subcontracts, Purchase Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Material Requisitions.
Collaborate with in-house legal, while leading negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve favorable terms and project objectives.
Drive accountability for timely completion of procurement deliverables across the team, by ensuring timely execution of all agreements, and by proactively removing barriers and driving internal and external stakeholders toward completion.
Ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, and procedures.
Partner cross-functionally with executive leadership, project management, and procurement staff to support contract strategy, risk mitigation, and operational execution across all projects.
Provide strategic analysis and reporting on contract performance, cost impacts, and procurement risks. Deliver clear, actionable briefings to executive leadership to support informed decision-making.
Direct financial oversight for assigned projects, including preparation, review, and communication of project financials. Identify variances, trends, and risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Support audit readiness and compliance efforts, partnering with operations and external agencies to ensure all documentation meets regulatory and contractual requirements.
Establish and enforce vendor qualification standards, including evaluation of subcontractor bonds, insurance, and overall risk profile.