Job Description
Job Description
Our client, a world leading manufacturing & supply company, is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead and mentor a small but high-impact team. This position is forward-facing and highly integrated with their business operations, working closely with sales, credit, billing, and legal teams to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support contract execution across their regional branches.
Location: Milford, MA
Role: Contracts Manager
Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 (depending on experience) + amazing benefits + bonuses!
Schedule: In-Office with occasional remote days here & there
Hours: 8:00-4:30 or 8:30-5:00
Responsibilities:
- Handle high-complexity contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and revising contract language, terms and conditions, indemnification clauses, and amendments.
- Negotiate contract terms directly with customers, project managers, procurement teams, and legal representatives.
- Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Contracts team, including assigning work, serving as a subject matter expert, and mentoring team members from basic contract knowledge through advanced agreement management.
- Collaborate with Sales, Billing, and Credit teams to ensure timely and accurate contract execution and delivery
- Support and research lien law compliance, especially for high-volume projects (liaising with external counsel as needed)
- Participate in quarterly travel to regional branches to build relationships and support local contract administration
- Lead and mentor a team of other contracts administrators.
- Conduct monthly reviews of active projects and provide leadership with updates on shipments, job status, invoicing, pricing revisions, change orders, and completion timelines.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience in contract management, preferably in construction or manufacturing.
- Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred but not required.
- Strong understanding of construction law, lien laws, and risk mitigation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and regions.