Contract Manager- Construction Project Controls

Job Description

Contract Manager- Construction Project Controls

Austin, Tx Area

We are seeking a Contract Manager to lead negotiations and oversee construction-related agreements for large-scale, high-tech industrial projects. In this role, you’ll drive the full contract lifecycle—from drafting and reviewing to monitoring compliance and resolving disputes—while working on complex, fast-track projects in sectors such as semiconductor, manufacturing, and heavy industrial. Alongside the technical challenge, you’ll also benefit from fully paid health insurance for you and your family, daily meals, overtime dinners, annual bonuses, retirement savings, PTO, and a mobile phone allowance.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiations and finalization with subcontractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Draft, review, and manage subcontracts, service agreements, change orders, and amendments.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as primary point of contact for subcontractor communications, including RFIs, claims, and notices.
• Collaborate with legal, project management, cost control, and procurement teams to ensure consistency in contract implementation.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with contract obligations, safety standards, and U.S. regulations (e.g., FAR, Davis-Bacon Act, CHIPS Act if applicable).
• Participate in progress payment reviews, evaluate subcontractor deliverables, and support closeout processes.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, including negotiation records and change logs.
• Support dispute resolution, claim defense, and audit procedures as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate; advanced degree (JD, LLM, or engineering) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in contract or claims management within construction.
• Strong understanding of construction law, contract terms, and cost management.
• Proven ability to analyze complex contracts (100+ pages).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a multinational, fast-paced project environment.
• PMP certification or Primavera P6 knowledge a plus.