Construction Contracts Manager

Join a collaborative legal team supporting a growing business across construction, procurement, leasing, and commercial transactions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements while helping mitigate legal and business risk. This role is a hybrid opportunity based in Sterling, VA . Key Responsibilities Manage a team of 3-5 construction contracts specialists providing strategy and review of performance to KPIs Partner with business leaders throughout the contract lifecycle, from initial review through negotiation and execution Analyze and revise construction agreements, change orders, vendor contracts, service agreements, releases, and other commercial documents Identify contractual, compliance, liability, and operational risks and recommend appropriate revisions Maintain and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and standard forms to align with company policies Collaborate closely with legal team members on daily contract matters and department initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required Candidates with a JD will also be highly considered 5+ years of experience in a legal, contracts administration, paralegal, or in-house legal environment Must have recent experience in the construction industry, preferably within MEP, large infrastructure projects, data centers, or other related industries Strong contract review, drafting, and negotiation skills Ability to interpret complex agreements and technical documents and assess contractual obligations Exceptional written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment