Contract Manager

iSuite L.L.C. is seeking a qualified professional to join our Legal team. iSuite is a business support services organization formed in 2023. The organization provides business development and pursuit, estimating, safety, accounting, huma resources, information technology, marketing, and training services to clients within the Architecture, Engineering, Construction (A/E/C) industry. This shared-services company supports the IMI business units and provides a uniform, employee-based culture founded on our Support the Build mentality. This mentality aligns with our employee-owned company so that all personl take an owner’s mindset approach to our business. iSuite is headquartered in Nashville, TN and has branches in Granite City, IL, Chesterfield, MO and Charlotte, NC. IMI was recently awarded 1st Place at the Best Places to Work Awards hosted by the St. Louis Business Journal. We are currently looking for a Contract Manager to join our Legal team located at our headquarters in Granite City, IL . Our ideal candidate for a Contract Manager is someone who has 5+ years of experience in contract administration, legal operations, or paralegal work to build the infrastructure of our Legal function. This individual will help establish and scale how our team operates by designing and implementing contract lifecycle processes, tools, and workflows from the ground up. They are a strong cross-functional partner who can bridge legal and operations, bring structure to ambiguity, and proactively build systems that support both current contract volume and future growth. Primary responsibilities for iSuite’s Contract Managerinclude: Building and maintaining the operational infrastructure of a new legal and risk including contract management systems, tracking tools, SOPs, process documentation, and reporting frameworks Owning end-to-end contract lifecycle administration across the enterprise, from intake and routing through execution, renewal, and closeout Serving as the primary liaison between legal and operations by monitoring contract workflows, flagging documentation issues and inconsistencies, identifying bottlenecks, and owning timely resolution Supporting contract execution and matter management by incorporating attorney revisions into final documents, maintaining accurate contract tracking and reporting data, and assisting with preparation of contract summaries and qualification materials Contributing to knowledge management and legal infrastructure by organizing resources, supporting training efforts, and developing tools and materials to improve team efficiency Depending on experience, participating directly in contract review, redlining, and negotiation for a variety of agreements including NDAs, vendor contracts, and subcontracts Primary qualifications for iSuite’s Contract Managerin clude: 5+ years of experience in contract administration, legal operations, or paralegal work, with demonstrated ownership of contract processes or workflows. Construction industry experience strongly preferred; candidates with transferable experience in a complex, high-volume commercial environment will be considered Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) concepts, processes, and tools Experience supporting legal department operations, process development, or legal technology is a differentiator Highly organized and process-oriented, with the ability to build scalable systems and document them for broader team adoption Proactive and resourceful, with a track record of identifying gaps and building solutions independently Strong communicator able to effectively engage all stakeholders across all levels of the business, from field teams to senior leadership COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (salary may vary based on experience) Employee Stock Ownership Program Discretionary Annual Bonus Health Insurance Vision Insurance 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time) Paid Company Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Employee Assistance Program DIVERSITY: Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless. EOE/M/F/V/D In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability, or any other protected group status. #J-18808-Ljbffr