Construction Contracts Manager

Robert Half · Washington dc baltimore area, United States

Join a collaborative legal team supporting a growing business across construction, procurement, leasing, and commercial transactions. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements while helping mitigate legal and business risk.

This role is a hybrid opportunity based in Sterling, VA

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3-5 construction contracts specialists providing strategy and review of performance to KPIs
• Partner with business leaders throughout the contract lifecycle, from initial review through negotiation and execution
• Analyze and revise construction agreements, change orders, vendor contracts, service agreements, releases, and other commercial documents
• Identify contractual, compliance, liability, and operational risks and recommend appropriate revisions
• Maintain and enhance contract templates, playbooks, and standard forms to align with company policies
• Collaborate closely with legal team members on daily contract matters and department initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required
• Candidates with a JD will also be highly considered
• 5+ years of experience in a legal, contracts administration, paralegal, or in-house legal environment
• Must have recent experience in the construction industry, preferably within MEP, large infrastructure projects, data centers, or other related industries
• Strong contract review, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Ability to interpret complex agreements and technical documents and assess contractual obligations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment