Manager, Contract Administration

Solaris Energy Infrastructure•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager of Contract Administration leads Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.'s contract lifecycle management function, overseeing the drafting, review, negotiation, execution, and ongoing administration of contracts across the Company's operating segments. This role builds and manages a high-performing team, establishes contract policies and workflows, ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and partners closely with Legal, Sales, Procurement, Finance, Risk and Operations to reduce risk and improve contracting efficiency across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Eight (8) or more years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or commercial law, including at least three (3) years in a leadership role.
Deep knowledge of contract law fundamentals, commercial terms, and risk allocation (indemnification, limitation of liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination, etc.).
Experience implementing or managing a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system (e.g., Ironclad, DocuSign CLM, Icertis, ContractPodAi, Agiloft, Cobblestone or similar).
Demonstrated track record of building or improving contract processes, policies, and templates.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills across departments and seniority levels.
Demonstrated ability to manage a team and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical skills, with experience developing and reporting on contract metrics and KPIs.
Experience in the energy or industrial services sector.
Experience with contract automation and AI-assisted contract review tools.
Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking "how can we do this better"
Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Nice To Haves

J.D., paralegal certification, or advanced degree in business or law preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract administrators and contract managers, setting priorities and performance goals.
Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle: intake, drafting, redlining, negotiation support, approval routing, execution, and post-signature administration.
Design and maintain standardized contract templates, playbooks, clause libraries, and negotiation guidelines in partnership with Legal.
Establish and enforce contract policies, approval matrices, and delegation-of-authority frameworks.
Oversee the Company's contract management system (Cobblestone), ensuring accurate recordkeeping, version control, and searchability.
Monitor contractual obligations and key dates (renewals, expirations, termination windows) and ensure timely action and escalation.
Partner with Sales, Procurement, and business unit leaders to streamline contracting processes and reduce cycle times.
Identify and mitigate contractual risk; escalate non-standard terms for legal and risk review.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policy, including regulatory and safety requirements where applicable.
Develop and report on key performance indicators such as cycle time, contract volume, compliance rates, and risk exposure.
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
Support audits, due diligence, and litigation holds by ensuring contract data integrity and accessibility.
Manage vendor relationships related to CLM tools and outsourced contract support, where applicable.