Contract Manager

Contract Manager

Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers' greatest asset – their home.

But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.

Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Apply today!

The Contract Manager is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a high volume of contracts across a national home services platform. This role supports business growth by enabling efficient, standardized contracting processes while protecting the company from legal, financial, and operational risk.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements (materials, equipment, IT, marketing)
• Subcontractor and independent contractor agreements
• Customer-facing terms and conditions
• NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and purchase agreements
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives to drive timely deal closure
• Identify key risk areas (indemnity, limitation of liability, insurance, termination rights, payment terms)
• Manage contracts from intake through execution and renewal
• Implement and maintain standardized templates
• Develop and maintain organized contract repository and documentation protocols
• Partner Groundworks functions, sales, and operations to support contracting needs.
• Translate business requirements into clear contractual terms.
• Coordinate internal approvals and ensure alignment with company policies
• Support field operations with contract-related questions and escalations.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies and applicable laws.
• Escalate non-standard terms or high-risk provisions.
• Support compliance with: Licensing and permitting requirements (where contractually relevant) Insurance and indemnification standards, and Data privacy and security requirements (for vendors handling customer data).
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines
• Drive consistency across branch locations and functions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline contracting workflows and reduce cycle time.
• Support implementation and optimization of CLM systems.
• Provide insights on contracting trends and risk areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (J.D. or paralegal background is a plus)
• 5-10+ years of contract management or commercial contracting experience.
• Strong experience negotiating vendor and service agreements.
• Excellent understanding of key contract terms and risk allocation

Preferred

• Experience in home services, construction, or a multi-location service business.
• Familiarity with high-volume, decentralized operations.
• Experience with CLM systems.
• Basic understanding of Employment and independent contractor considerations and Insurance and risk transfer mechanisms

Working Conditions

• Full-time position primarily based at Groundworks' corporate headquarters with potential for hybrid work arrangements.
• Fast-paced and collaborative work environment involving regular interaction across departments and with external partners.
• Occasional travel may be required for industry events, or client meetings.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during peak business periods or special projects.

What We Provide

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
• Industry Leading Training Programs
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture