Contract Manager

SUMMARY

The Contract Manager is responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing all contracts—including owner agreements, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and industrial service agreements. This role ensures that every project is executed under clear, enforceable, and commercially sound terms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily.  This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create an undue hardship on the Company.

1. Review, draft, and negotiate owner contracts, subcontracts, and industrial service agreements
2. Identify and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks
3. Ensure compliance with insurance, bonding, indemnity, and safety requirements
4. Support project teams with change order strategy, claims documentation, and dispute resolution
5. Maintain contract templates, clause libraries, and standardized terms
6. Coordinate with legal counsel on complex or high‑risk agreements
7. Manage contract logs, amendments, and document control
8. Support pre‑construction with RFP reviews, scope development, and bid clarifications
9. Ensure compliance with state, federal, and industrial owner requirements
10. Lead internal training on contract best practices and risk awareness

This job description outlines the primary duties of the position, but is not intended to cover every task or responsibility. Job duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, at the discretion of management. This position is considered safety-sensitive. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5–10 years of experience in construction contracting, project management, or procurement
• Understanding of MEP systems, industrial construction, and subcontractor workflows
• Proven experience negotiating owner agreements and subcontract terms
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, scopes, and technical documents
• Strong knowledge of risk management, insurance, indemnity, and bonding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial owner‑direct contracts (manufacturing, energy, process facilities)
• Experience with large‑scale MEP subcontracting
• Certifications such as:
  • CPCM (Certified Professional Contract Manager)
  • CCCM (Certified Commercial Contract Manager)
  • CCCA (Certified Construction Contract Administrator)
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, public procurement, or government contracting
• Experience supporting claims, disputes, or schedule‑impact documentation

About Multi-Craft Contractors

Since 1972, Multi-Craft Contractors (MCC) has provided industrial and commercial services and solutions to the construction and manufacturing industries. With a wide range of positions from project managers to skilled craftsmen, MCC has the resources and experience to execute turnkey projects, from concept to completion.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset which is why we are committed to investing in our team. MCC offers a wide range of benefits including the following:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision paid at 100% for employee coverage
• Basic & Optional Life Insurance, Accidental Death, & Disability
• 401k Retirement with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Education Assistance
  • Scholarship fund for employees and their family
  • Paid apprenticeship programs
  • Certification reimbursement