Senior Contract Manager

Senior Contracts ManagerThe Senior Contracts Manager leads the review, negotiation, and management of complex construction contracts and service agreements to ensure compliance with legal requirements, sound contracting principles, and internal policies. This role provides strategic legal and business guidance to leaders across the organization, drives continuous improvement in contract processes, and manages a distributed contracts/legal team. The position offers the opportunity to shape contract standards and play a key role in risk management for large, sophisticated construction projects.ResponsibilitiesReview, interpret, and analyze complex contracts and service agreements to ensure all terms and conditions comply with legal guidelines, general contracting principles, and company policies and procedures.Monitor fulfillment of insurance requirements in accordance with the terms of customer contracts and agreements.Provide timely reviews of high-value and complex contract documents in line with company guidelines and risk tolerance.Draft, review, and refine legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and other key legal papers as needed.Develop and maintain contract templates, standard forms, and clause libraries to support consistent and efficient contracting practices.Stay current on legal and regulatory developments affecting the company, its clients, and the construction and related industries, and translate these developments into practical guidance.Conduct contract strategy meetings and facilitate discussions with business unit members when unique contract provisions or customer requirements arise.Provide clear, practical legal advice and business recommendations, including clarification of legal language, to business unit leaders across all lines of business and geographies.Develop and execute contract review and negotiation strategies that minimize legal and commercial risk while supporting business objectives.Develop, implement, and maintain a company lien processing policy and related procedures.Manage the performance and activities of the legal/contracts department, including workload allocation and process oversight.Accurately and confidentially maintain company records, sensitive business information, client data, and intellectual property.Oversee and manage outside counsel engagements to ensure quality, efficiency, and control of overall legal expenses.Regularly brief Senior leadership, including the CFO and CEO, on the status of significant legal and contract matters.Coach, counsel, and advise company leaders on complex legal, contractual, and risk management issues.Educate company leaders and project teams on legal and risk management topics, including contract best practices and key contractual obligations.Provide high-quality hiring, mentoring, and training to contracts and legal staff and other co-workers as needed.Coach employees, set clear expectations, and provide regular performance feedback to support professional growth and strong team performance.Develop and maintain strong internal relationships and community connections that reflect and support the company's core values.Make decisions in an attentive and safe manner, supporting the safety and health of self and others in all work activities.Apply LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to improve contract-related operations, processes, and activities.Promote and model the company mission, vision, and values by exercising sound and ethical business practices and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all interactions with clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.Collaborate closely with pre-construction teams and project managers, fielding contract-related questions and supporting them through the lifecycle of large contracts.Lead and participate in redlining and negotiation of both company-generated contract forms and customer-provided contract documents.Leverage AI-based tools, including in-house document analysis platforms, to streamline contract review and improve accuracy and efficiency.Take initiative to help establish and refine contracting playbooks, guidelines, and best practices where processes are not yet fully built out.Essential Skills7+ years of contracts experience, including redlining, contract review, and contract management in a commercial setting.Construction industry experience, with a strong understanding of construction contracting practices and project delivery, is required.Proven people management experience, including leading, coaching, and developing team members.Demonstrated expertise in redlining and negotiating complex contracts and service agreements.Strong background in contracts management, including tracking obligations, monitoring compliance, and managing contract lifecycles.Experience working with large, complex contracts and high-value agreements.Ability to interpret and apply legal guidelines, general contracting principles, and company policies to real-world contract scenarios.Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain legal and contractual concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders such as pre-construction teams and project managers.Solid project management skills to manage multiple concurrent contract reviews and initiatives.Ability to develop and implement contract strategies that minimize risk while supporting business goals.High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.Ability to brief and advise Senior leadership on legal and contractual matters in a concise and business-focused manner.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in the electrical or broader construction trade environment is highly beneficial.Background in managing or working closely with outside counsel is a plus.Familiarity with lien processing and lien-related policies is advantageous.Experience using AI tools or document automation platforms to support contract review and analysis.Comfort working with distributed teams and collaborating across multiple offices and geographies.Experience applying LEAN or other continuous improvement methodologies to legal or business processes.Demonstrated commitment to ethical business practices and support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to foster collaborative partnerships internally and within the broader community.Work EnvironmentThe Senior Contracts Manager works as part of a small, collaborative contracts team of three other professionals who are geographically dispersed. The organization supports flexible work arrangements, including fully remote work, and also welcomes team members who prefer to work from a local office when available. Proximity to the Midwest is helpful but not required. Day-to-day collaboration occurs primarily with pre-construction teams and project managers rather than direct interaction with end customers. The role focuses on large, complex contracts, often starting from company-standard documents but frequently involving review, redlining, and negotiation of customer-provided contract forms. The team leverages in-house AI tools, such as document analysis platforms, to support efficient and accurate contract review. The work environment emphasizes strong training, supportive colleagues, and a culture that values fun, collaboration, and professional growth, while promoting safety, continuous improvement, and alignment with the company's mission, vision, and values. Typical business hours apply, with professional office or remote attire appropriate to a corporate construction environment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $60.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.