Contracts Manager - FEP (Overland Park, Kansas (KS), US)

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Contracts Manager - FEP is a critical role within the Cooling Platform, responsible for leading commercial contract review, risk assessment, and negotiation support across Field Erected Products (FEP) and select Data Center Cooling opportunities. This position serves as the primary first-pass reviewer for customer contracts, ensuring alignment with SPX standards, protection of margin, and effective management of commercial risk.

Partnering closely with Sales, Proposal Management, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Legal, this role enables faster contract turnaround, strengthens commercial discipline, and supports scalable growth in complex, project-based environments.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

• Serve as the primary business reviewer of commercial contract terms for FEP opportunities, and potentially for Data Center Cooling opportunities.
• Review RFQs, POs, MSAs, and customer terms and conditions; identify commercial, technical, schedule, and legal risks.
• Perform redlines, propose alternative clause language, and prepare negotiation positions for internal stakeholders.

• Ensure contract alignment with SPX standards, policies, and risk tolerances, escalating appropriately to Legal for non-standard or high-risk issues.
• Develop and maintain a structured risk-flagging process, supporting business leaders in evaluating contract risk versus opportunity.
• Support Sales, Proposal Managers, and leadership in negotiation strategies to protect SPX's commercial and financial position.

• Lead risk management efforts across the business, proactively mitigating risks inherent in construction-driven, field-erected projects

The role will be measured on:

• Contract review turnaround time
• Quality and consistency of risk identification and mitigation
• Reduction in Legal escalations for first-pass reviews
• Support of bookings conversion and proposal cycle time
• Contribution to margin protection and risk-adjusted deal quality

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of experience in contract management, commercial management, or contract administration
• Strong understanding of commercial contract terms including liability, indemnity, LDs, warranties, insurance, and payment structures
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, scope documents, and project requirements
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in a fast-paced, project-based environment

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience in HVAC, construction, industrial equipment, EPC, or similar project-based industries
• Experience supporting large capital projects or field-erected solutions
• Demonstrated ability to assess commercial risk and recommend mitigation strategies
• Experience developing contract templates, clause libraries, or standardized workflows
• Familiarity with tools or technologies that support contract review efficiency

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related field required
• Professional certifications in contract management (e.g., WorldCC/IACCM, NCMA) are a plus

Travel & Working Environment

• Onsite office environment, Monday - Friday. Hybrid scheduling available after successful completion of probationary period.
• The position may require working occasionally outside normal work hours.
• Keyboarding/typing and ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiples tasks in a fast-paced environment.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.


What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.


SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX, what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.