Career Opportunities: VP of Contract Management - Charlotte, NC (11727)
Requisition ID 11727 - Posted 02/21/2026 - Charlotte Area Office Tyvola C (5801) - Contract Management - Bachelors Degree
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Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.
Description
Oversees the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including contract drafting, negotiation, review, approval, execution, and administration.
Directs the review of bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.
Develops, directs and develops the negotiations of contracts with client or bidder.
Directs the analysis of contracts and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.
Directs the development, installation, and maintenance of contract tracking that provide control of expenditures made to carry out activities, production and labor, maintenance, or project activities.
Advises management regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.
Directs activities concerned with amendments to or extensions of contract.
Leads and manages a team of contract managers and specialists, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating their performance.
Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on achieving excellence in contract management.
Ensures contracts are developed and managed in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
Identifies and develops risk mitigation strategies and implements controls to minimize exposure to legal, financial, and operational risks associated with contracts.
Ensures compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
Monitors contract performance and takes proactive measures to address deviations, breaches, or non-compliance issues.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, sales, procurement, and operations teams, to support business initiatives.
Serves as a trusted advisor on contract-related matters.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract management processes, tools, and systems.
Develops and manages departmental budgets.
Mentors, coaches, provides feedback and evaluates performance of staff members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelors Degree
Employment Conditions
15 years of experience Knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process Long term contract experience preferred Construction experience required
Physical Requirements
Field/Operations Office
Competencies
Building Responsibility-Advanced Business Acumen-Intermediate Claims-Advanced Construction Delivery Methods-Intermediate Contract Administration-Advanced Contract Law-Advanced Contract Management-Advanced Contract Negotiation-Intermediate Critical Thinking-Advanced Customer and Commercial Mindset-Advanced Federal, State and Local Regulations-Intermediate Influencing and Communicating-Advanced Results Orientation-Advanced Strategic Thinking-Advanced
Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Why Lane?
What separates us from others? The answer is simple…over 120 years of providing the finest quality projects in the nation through honest and dedicated workmanship while providing a safe work environment for our employees and business associates. Among our peers, Lane is noted for safety, dependability, performance and quality of workmanship. That’s a tough combination to beat considering that we have been doing it longer than most!
We are the kind of construction firm that gives the industry high marks for community responsibility and involvement. At Lane we recognize our responsibility to support the communities where we live and work, and to be a good neighbor. Lane provides support in the form of donations of materials and services to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America, Community Fire Departments, Little Leagues, Recreation and Community Associations, Schools and others. Our employees know the importance of civic and community involvement and how it reflects on the integrity of the company.
Our company is committed to operating and conducting business in an environmentally responsible way. This responsibility of environmental stewardship rests with every level of the company, from management to trade workers and everyone in between. We are totally committed to maintaining a clean, healthy environment while continually improving environmental performance and preventing pollution. We believe this commitment is both good business and a benefit to our employees, their families, our customers and the communities we serve. The commitment is a primary objective of management and all employees.
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