Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contract Manager

Location: West Lafayette, IN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 36 months
• Start: June 1, 2026
• Pay Rate: $66.15 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Eastern
• Travel Requirements: Not specified
• PPE Requirements: Hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, high vis as required per site HSE requirements
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

The Senior Contract Manager is a contract position supervised by the Owner Project Director. This role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Legal and 5-10 years of experience. The role involves managing contracts, developing strategies, monitoring risks, and ensuring contractual awareness within project teams. Responsibilities also include facilitating communication, supporting legal and procurement claims, and supporting audits. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, complemented by an understanding of plant engineering, with knowledge of contract management principles and the ability to build a strong basis for a claim (cost and schedule impacts) for contractual deviations.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the Front End phase to provide its view on the operability of the contract under negotiation.
• Manages the contract and creates contractual awareness among team members from early in the project via the Contract Management Plan (CMP).
• Plans and develops contract and claim management strategies during project execution.
• Monitors and controls commercial risks and opportunities during the project lifetime, particularly related to deviations from the project baselines.
• Informs and mentors project team members on contractual requirements (notifications, alerts, etc.)
• Sets up and administers claim management logs/tools.
• Facilitates communication between other disciplines not directly involved in project execution.
• Establishes a working relationship with the client, supporting the Project Manager in managing contractual communication and negotiations.
• Serves as an active member in the project execution team, engineering, procurement, and subcontracting on commercial, financial, and contractual requirements, minimizing liability exposure and retaining project profitability. Additionally, soliciting cost and schedule impacts for Claim management to the client, subcontractors, vendors, etc., as may be required.
• Supports Legal and Procurement for Client and/or Vendor Claims.
• Flexible approach to support especially Reimbursable contract administration, with Project Controls resource support, for man-hours and expenses invoicing in accordance with Contract requirements.
• Supports audits and all other quality assurance internal processes.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of contract form and Contract Management principles
• Proficiency in Contract Management tools and procedures
• Basic technical understanding of plant engineering
• General RMPC knowledge: Scheduling, progress, and critical path
• Experience in cost estimating (reviewing/challenging basis)
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to effectively interface with various disciplines/organizations and various contract types, including government-related contracts
• Knowledge of Google and MS software

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Legal required

Required Experience

• At least 5-10 years of related experience

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Working conditions: Office/site
• PPE required: Hard hat, steel toes, safety glasses, high vis as required per site HSE requirements
• Lifting up to 10 lbs
• This is not a safety-sensitive position

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

A global leader in gases, technologies, and services for industry and healthcare. With a presence in 60 countries and a workforce of 66,300 employees, we serve over 4 million customers and patients worldwide. Join us for a rewarding career where you can contribute to innovative solutions and grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients include Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, as well as some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 26-05515

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