Contract Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a high‑performing Construction Contract Lead to join our Contracts team and support the delivery of complex construction projects. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end contract management, spanning pre‑award support through post‑award execution and closeout. The successful candidate will bring strong commercial judgement, disciplined change control practices, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast‑paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre‑Award & Contract Set‑Up
• Support RFP readiness by reviewing contract documents for completeness and commercial alignment
• Coordinate timely issue of RFPs in line with project schedules
• Drive closure of technical and commercial deviations prior to contract award
• Contribute to bid evaluations, contract strategy development, and negotiation preparation
• Coordinate closely with cost, procurement, and project teams to support award decisions
• Post‑Award Contract Management

• Manage contracts through execution, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and governance requirements
• Lead administration of change orders and variations, maintaining clear entitlement positions
• Review and approve contractual correspondence, including notices, non‑compliance letters, and formal communications
• Monitor contractor performance against contractual obligations, milestones, and commercial commitments
• Support resolution of billing, valuation, and payment issues in collaboration with cost teams
• Change, Claims & Risk Management
• Coordinate review of Time Impact Analyses (TIAs), extension‑of‑time requests, and schedule recovery measures
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution, including escalation of complex commercial issues where required
• Identify and proactively mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout project delivery
• Ensure compliance with insurance, bonding, and other contractual risk controls
• Stakeholder & Site Engagement
• Lead regular commercial/contract review meetings with contractors and internal stakeholders
• Act as a key commercial interface between site teams, the Contracts function, and cross‑functional partners
• Provide clear, structured commercial updates to the Contracts team and project leadership
• Closeout & Continuous Improvement
• Manage contract closeout activities, ensuring all contractual deliverables and obligations are satisfied
• Support final account settlement and documentation handover
• Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes, tools, and execution practices

Skills & Experience

Required

• 5+ years’ experience in construction contract management across pre‑ and post‑award phases
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and commercial governance
• Proven experience managing variations, claims, and contractual correspondence
• Excellent stakeholder management and written communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in site‑based, delivery‑focused environments

Preferred

• Experience on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with schedule entitlement, TIAs, and cost/commercial integration
• Experience working closely with legal, procurement, cost, and project controls teams
• What We’re Looking For
• A commercially astute, disciplined operator who protects entitlement while supporting delivery
• A confident communicator able to work across technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• A high‑ownership mindset, with strong attention to detail and accountability
• Someone who brings structure, clarity, and consistency to contract management during execution