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This position is approved to work remote and could also work from our Marana, AZ office for closer proximity to internal customer groups.
In this position, the Contracts Manager will specialize in managing, directing, and supporting commercial or government agency contracting efforts to support the three LLC's that are a part of S&K Engineering & Security Solutions Business Unit, subsidiaries of Corporate S&K Technologies, Inc. This position will have a focused emphasis on construction and architect-engineer contracts. The role requires a “cradle to grave” contracting process with close collaboration with various internal departments, subsidiaries, and external customers.
A sample of the duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare, review, negotiate, administer, and track commercial and federal construction subcontracts and prime contracts, purchase agreements, Master Service Agreements, and related contract documents in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS), S&K policies, best commercial practices, and other US Government regulations and policies.
- Support Project Managers (or other Project Leads) with timely and accurate contract guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure subcontract scope, deliverables, flow-down requirements, prevailing wage requirements (Davis-Bacon & Service Contract Act), insurance, licensing, and risk requirements are fully captured for execution and enforced.
- Interpret and apply all required contract clauses, including FAR clauses, especially construction-related, federal flow-downs, and customer contract requirements.
- Coordinate contract reviews, approvals, routing, signatures, and filing in accordance with S&K policies.
- Identify, mitigate, and provide guidance contractual risks, including scope gaps, schedule impact, damages, commercial exposure, and contract compliance obligations.
- Organize and maintain accurate contract records in required S&K repositories such as SharePoint, and LLC organizational & management systems such as Procore.
- Create, implement, and utilize templates for such documents as Price Negotiation Memorandums, Price Competition Memorandums, subcontracts, Master Service Agreements, change orders, contract modifications, letters of intent, lien releases, waivers, Teaming Agreements, and all other related contractual documents.
- Possess an expert understanding of, and proficiency with, corporate or LLC Federal Procurement Policies and Procedures manual to ensure all pre-award and post-award actions are compliance.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required. Preferred degree in Business Administration, Contracting, or Finance.
Experience
- Ten (10) years’ minimum experience in construction and architect-engineering contracts and/or subcontract management required.
- Experience in U.S. government construction and architect-engineering contracting career field.
- Experience preparing and managing commercial and federal construction subcontracts.
- Contracting telecommunications, vertical, civil, or utility experience preferred.
- Extensive working knowledge of construction-related FAR provisions, federal flow-down requirements, and government contract structure in value of micro-purchases through $100M plus.
- Knowledge of construction contracting principles including insurance, lien rights, flow-down clauses, and general commercial terms.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty assigned thoroughly and independently, without supervision on short-term projects.
SKT, Inc. is an EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer. For a general description of benefits, please visit: https://www.sktcorp.com/career-center/
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction contracts manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience managing construction contracts or subcontracts
- Proficiency with contract management software such as Procore, CMiC, or Aconex
- Working knowledge of AIA contract documents, FAR, and DFARS for federal work
- Experience with change order management, claims analysis, and dispute resolution
- CCM, CPCM, or similar professional certification preferred or required
Tips for Your Construction Contracts Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for contract types
Highlight the specific contract formats you've managed, such as GMP, lump-sum, design-build, or IDIQ. Hiring managers scan for direct experience with the contract structures their projects use, so matching your resume's language to the posting matters.
Lead with claims and dispute outcomes
Employers want to see that you've successfully resolved change order disputes, schedule delay claims, or scope disagreements. Describe the situation, your approach, and the result without vague phrases like 'managed contracts effectively.'
Get your CCM or CPCM credential early
The Certified Construction Manager and Certified Professional Contracts Manager credentials signal formal contracts competency. Many federal and state agency postings list one or both as preferred, and having them moves your application past initial screening filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists construction contracts manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for contracts manager roles frequently ask how you handled a contractor who refused a backcharge or how you managed a change order that blew past the threshold. Prepare two or three specific examples with measurable outcomes before every interview.
Negotiate using the full compensation picture
Construction contracts managers often have room to negotiate project allowances, vehicle reimbursements, and professional development budgets beyond base pay. Understand what the full package looks like before accepting or countering an offer.
Construction Contracts Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most construction contracts managers?
The companies hiring the most construction contracts managers right now include Jobot, Skanska, and MasTec, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal contractors and large general contractors tend to post the highest volume of these roles.
How many construction contracts manager jobs are remote?
About 41% of construction contracts manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the site-dependent nature of most construction work. Contract administration tasks like document review, change order processing, and subcontract negotiation are most likely to be performed remotely, while roles tied to active project sites typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a construction contracts manager?
Start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, then gain experience in contract administration, project coordination, or procurement on construction projects. Build familiarity with standard contract forms and move into roles that give you direct responsibility for subcontract negotiation, change order management, and claims. Earning a CCM or CPCM credential strengthens your candidacy for senior positions.
Can you get hired as a construction contracts manager with little experience?
Entry-level candidates can break in through contract administrator or subcontracts coordinator roles, which are common stepping stones in general contracting and construction management firms. Demonstrating fluency with Procore or similar platforms, combined with coursework or internship exposure to construction law and procurement, helps offset limited direct experience when applying to junior-level postings.
What does the construction contracts manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview focused on contract structures, change order workflows, and claims handling, and a final round with senior leadership or legal counsel. Candidates are frequently asked to walk through a real dispute scenario or explain how they would draft or redline a subcontract clause, so concrete examples from past projects are essential.
Where can I find and apply to construction contracts manager jobs?
You can find and apply to construction contracts manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level, contract type background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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