Contracts Manager

Contracts ManagerReston, Virginia, United StatesTitle: Contracts ManagerType: Full Time, ExemptLocation: Hybrid-Reston, VAReports to: CEOAre you highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in construction contracts? We're seeking a Contract & Procurement Administrator to help streamline and modernize contract management across our growing group of companies.This is a unique opportunity to work directly with company leadership, legal counsel, purchasing teams, and key stakeholders to improve contract processes, reduce risk, and implement innovative solutions—including AI and automation tools—to drive efficiency.Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.Responsibilities:Create, update and maintain client proposal and vendor contract templates for 3 operating businessesWork with attorney to understand legal implications of typical contract language and proposed revisions.Coordinate closely with company leadership, purchasing team, vendor relationship team, third party attorney and different internal buyers to create and improve contract related processes.Focus on expediting contract administration, negotiation and execution process while maintaining critical controls to protect company.Strike balance between contract language being reasonable and not overwhelming/business friendly while protecting organization's best interests (especially on sensitive clauses).Implement automation and AI into review processes to increase efficiency.Required Qualifications:Existing familiarity with construction contract language implications (in Virginia, DC and Maryland)Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience managing the full lifecycle of construction contracts and procurement processes.Highly organizedStrong administrative skills in programs such as Microsoft Word used to negotiate contract languageCompensation:Competitive Salary + Yearly BonusPaid Holidays and VacationHealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance plus additional voluntary plans401K with company matchCompany phone, computer,Muller Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit