Contracts Manager

Structural Group, Inc. develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value‑added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation, Industrial and Power markets nationwide and in selected international markets through specialty contracting and proprietary technologies. We are recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager based in Columbia, MD, who will support contract management needs for one or more of Structural’s business lines. Responsibilities Review, analyze and negotiate company contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate policies and project requirements. Contracts include construction contracts, purchase orders, service agreements and tiered subcontract agreements. Identify risks and issues in contract documents and assess terms and conditions on all assigned contracts. Draft standard legal documents such as subcontracts, waivers and purchase orders. Participate in initiatives to establish, implement and improve department procedures. Support all aspects of contract dispute resolution, including assisting with litigation management and other dispute resolution, responding to discovery requests and maintaining claim documentation. Maintain a contracts database and monitor agreement expiration dates. Assist Business Development and Estimating personnel with proposal preparation and bid document review. Communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; minor in paralegal studies or a paralegal certificate preferred. Minimum of 5–7 years of contract management experience, including drafting, revision and negotiation of construction contracts and subcontracts; in‑house legal or contracts experience desirable. Experience with a construction company in a similar role preferred. Knowledge of contract and construction law and contracting concepts. Understanding of commercial insurance common in the construction industry preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required. Salary range $90,000–$105,000 with bonus, based on experience. Benefits & Compensation Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr