Contracts Manager

M.T. Laney Co. Inc. is seeking a Contracts Manager with a background in contracts management and legal knowledge, including construction submittals and reporting.

About the role

The Construction Contracts Manager supports effective administration, coordination, and commercial management of construction contracts from project award through completion. This role works closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal commercial teams to ensure contractual requirements are properly documented, communicated, and managed. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines, and contractual obligations in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts, subcontracts, and related agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review contracts and identify key commercial, contractual, insurance, bonding, payment, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract files, correspondence, logs, and project documentation.
• Prepare, process, and track contract amendments, change orders, requests for information, notices, and other contractual correspondence.
• Prepare and review rental leases.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and processing of payment applications, invoices, lien waivers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor contract deliverables, deadlines, renewal dates, notice requirements, retainage, and other critical contractual milestones.
• Coordinate with project management to ensure contractual requirements are understood and followed.
• Assist in managing subcontractor and vendor compliance, including insurance certificates, licenses, bonds, safety documentation, and other required credentials.
• Assist with contract closeout, including final payments, releases, warranties, as-built documentation, and retention requirements.
• Ensure documentation is complete, organized, and readily accessible for audits, disputes, and project closeout.
• Communicate professionally with owners, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Assist Project Managers with contractual research, issue resolution, and other commercial matters.
• Perform other duties related to construction contract administration as required.
• Contract review and development (owner/prime/subcontractor type contracts).
• Corporate license, registration, and business certification tracking.
• Monitors contract compliance including (CPI and EPA type adjustments).
• Briefs management on assigned projects and give oral presentations as applicable.
• Serve as legal liaison for corporate.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work with constant interruptions.
• Self-driven with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently toward completing them.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Experience with digital file management.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Sit for prolonged amounts of time; walk, bend, kneel, and twist; talk and hear; lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in contract administration.

Schedule

• Full-time, salaried position.
• Monday to Friday.

Pay

Salary is based on knowledge and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, short-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K with employer match.
• Paid holidays.