As a Senior Contracts Manager, you’ll be a trusted advisor to project teams, helping them navigate complex agreements and make informed business decisions.
You’ll use your communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to review contracts, guide negotiations, and identify risks—contributing to the successful delivery of design-build and related projects in the water and wastewater industry.
Advise project teams involved in design-build and related projects, either in a contractor role, designer role, or both, as to appropriate contractual terms in a variety of settings.
Review RFPs and the associated contracts, provide contract risk assessments including proposed contract changes and exceptions and suggest risk mitigation measures.
Be responsible to draft and review a variety of agreements, including NDAs, teaming agreements, joint ventures, prime contracts, and subcontracts.
Maintain close working relationships with applicable leadership team, sales and delivery managers, other members of the legal department, as well as other internal core services groups necessary to achieve comprehensive review and risk assessment (cybersecurity, tax, insurance, etc.).
Serve as one of the organization’s contacts to address questions related to existing contracts and contract processes.
Prioritize between multiple projects on a time-sensitive basis.

A minimum of 8 years working as a contracts manager or similar role
Substantial knowledge and experience with design-build projects and standard contract forms (such as DBIA and EJCDC), preferably in the water and wastewater industry
Experience building strong relationships with project teams and influencing decisions
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of related experience
Senior level experience negotiating contracts with a pragmatic, flexible negotiation style based on sound business acumen
Public-Private Partnership (PPP/P3) and/or Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) experience a plus
Strong understanding of legal concepts (e.g., standard of care, liability, insurances, indemnification, acceptance, warranties, intellectual property rights, etc.) and state and local contracting practices
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and Teams, and other contract management technology
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills
Exceptional business ethics, influence, and leadership skills.

Senior Contracts Manager – Design-Build Projects

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