Contract Director

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Senior Contracts Administrator Manager oversees the preparation, review, negotiations, and management of all company contracts to ensure compliance, minimize risk, and support business objectives. This role joins a team of contract professionals and works closely with internal stakeholders including legal, finance, procurement, sales and operations, to ensure contracts are executed efficiently and in alignment with company policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
10+ years of experience in contract administration, contract management, or legal operations.
Strong understanding of contractual terms, negotiation strategies, and compliance requirements.
Excellent organizational skills and attention-to-detail a must.
Ability to interpret legal language and communicate it clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite (particularly MS Word and MS Excel), as well as Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous priorities in fast-paced environment.
Ability to review large contract documents efficiently.
Ability to “learn on the fly” / be a quick study.
Prioritize different contract risk areas when the company’s ability to redline changes may be limited.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, storing, and monitoring obligations.
Ensure contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for complex or high-risk contract issues.
Maintain and monitor the contract management system, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
Identify potential risks in proposed contract terms and create solutions to reduce exposure.
Collaborate with Legal Counsel to ensure language reflects the company’s risk tolerance and strategic objectives.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and industry standards that impact contracting.
Track key contract metrics, renewals, expirations, and obligations to keep stakeholders informed.
Develop process improvements to streamline contract workflows and enhance efficiency.
Support audits and internal reporting requirements related to contracts.