Senior Contract Manager

divh2Senior Contract Manager/h2pStratus is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places./ph3The Role/h3pThe Senior Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of federal contracts, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and successful project execution. This role serves as a strategic partner to project teams, finance, and leadership, supporting contract administration, resource coordination, and proposal development to drive successful federal program delivery and growth./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliManage the full lifecycle of federal contracts, including compliance, renewals, deliverables tracking, and stakeholder communication./liliOversee invoice coordination by ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission, including collection of all required supporting documentation./liliCollaborate with finance and project teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies and maintain alignment with contract requirements./liliSupport resource planning and allocation across federal projects to ensure optimal utilization and project success./liliManage subcontractor processes including onboarding, agreement execution, compliance tracking, and performance monitoring./liliEnsure all required insurance certificates are current, compliant, and properly documented for federal contracts and subcontractors./liliTrack, coordinate, and support execution of additional service requests, contract modifications, and change orders./liliProvide administrative and coordination support for federal proposal development, including gathering technical inputs, organizing materials, and ensuring compliance with submission requirements./liliMaintain accurate contract documentation, records, and reporting to support audits and internal reviews./liliServe as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners regarding contract-related matters./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pRequired/pulliBachelors degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field./liliDemonstrated experience managing federal contracts, invoicing processes, and subcontractor coordination./liliFamiliarity with federal proposal processes, including RFP/RFQ requirements and submission standards./liliStrong understanding of federal contracting regulations, compliance requirements, and procurement processes./liliKnowledge of contract lifecycle management, invoicing procedures, and subcontractor management./liliAbility to interpret and apply complex contract requirements and regulations./li/ulpPreferred/pulliExperience with federal contracting systems such as SAM.gov, Deltek, GovWin, or similar platforms./liliProfessional certification such as CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) or equivalent./liliExperience supporting federal proposal development and business development efforts./liliMinimum of 57 years of experience in federal contract administration, project coordination, or related role within the AEC or government services industry./li/ulh3Why Youll Love Stratus/h3ulliA team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success/liliMeaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize/liliLearning Development Education and Professional Licensing/liliWe support hybrid work and balance because your well-being matters/liliExcellent Health Care Programs Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance/liliCompany-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability/liliVoluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents/lili401k Retirement Plan with employer match/liliPaid Holidays Competitive PTO plans/li/ul/div