Contracts Manager

Role Overview and Key Duties

The Contracts Manager will oversee the comprehensive management of contract lifecycles from initial award through to final closure. This role serves as a vital communication hub, linking sales, legal, finance, project management, and procurement teams to ensure coherent contract operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Administer and document contract lifecycle activities ensuring proper closure and comprehensive record-keeping.
• Facilitate collaboration between diverse departments including sales, legal, finance, project teams, and procurement.
• Produce and communicate contract performance reports to senior leadership.
• Offer expert advice to project teams regarding contract obligations and potential risks.
• Monitor essential contract milestones, deliverables, and the schedule of payments.
• Manage and oversee variations, amendments, and change orders within contracts.
• Ensure all documentation related to contracts is accurate, complete, and available for audits.
• Maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Coordinate with multiple business units—legal, finance, procurement, and operations—for smooth contract execution.
• Maintain an organized contract repository with strict version control protocols.
• Handle claims, counterclaims, and facilitate resolution of disputes effectively to safeguard company interests.
• Oversee requests like extensions of time (EOT) and claims relating to contract variations.
• Provide support in managing international contracts, ensuring adherence to frameworks such as FIDIC, INCOTERMS, and cross-border compliance standards.