Contracts Manager

Contract Manager

Location: Chesapeake, VA (Onsite to start; transitions to hybrid)

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Manager to support the full lifecycle of commercial and government contracts across a growing portfolio of infrastructure and technology initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring contract clarity, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

This position will begin fully onsite in Chesapeake, VA to support onboarding and stakeholder alignment. After an initial ramp-up period, the role will transition to a hybrid work model .

Key Responsibilities

Contract Lifecycle Management

• Manage contracts from initiation through closeout, including drafting support, review, execution, amendments, and renewals
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation across all agreements
• Ensure contract terms align with project requirements, business goals, and regulatory obligations

Contract Review & Risk Management

• Analyze contract terms to ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations
• Identify potential risks and work with internal teams to develop mitigation strategies
• Track key contract milestones, deliverables, and expiration dates

Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for contract-related matters across internal teams, clients, and vendors
• Support negotiations by coordinating feedback, clarifying terms, and documenting updates
• Collaborate with operations, finance, procurement, and project teams to ensure alignment

Financial & Commercial Oversight

• Monitor contract financials, including pricing structures and payment terms
• Review invoices and validate alignment with contract scope and deliverables
• Support change orders, claims, and dispute resolution as needed

Compliance & Governance

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations relevant to project delivery
• Assist with audits, reporting, and contract performance reviews
• Contribute to process improvements, templates, and contract management best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in contract management, contract administration, or commercial management
• Strong understanding of contract terms, compliance, and commercial risk principles
• Excellent attention to detail and document management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and contract management tools

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with infrastructure, transportation, or technology-related contracts
• Exposure to public-sector or government-funded contracts (DOT/municipal projects)
• Background collaborating with procurement, legal, or compliance teams
• Legal training or coursework (JD or equivalent) is a plus

Why Join

• Work on high-visibility projects supporting critical infrastructure and technology initiatives
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure
• Clear path from onsite onboarding to flexible hybrid work model
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.


Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.