Construction Project Controls & Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities: Manage the preparation, review, negotiation and administration of construction contracts and subcontract agreements. Establish and maintain clear contract management procedures, documentation and reporting processes. Work closely with Field Engineers, Project Managers and Superintendents to ensure contracts accurately reflect technical requirements, project scope and site conditions. Identify and manage contractual risks, scope gaps, commercial exposure and potential disputes. Oversee contract variations, change orders, claims and contractual correspondence. Monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations, deliverables and project milestones. Support procurement and subcontractor engagement, ensuring appropriate contractual terms and conditions are established. Maintain accurate contract records, tracking systems and audit trails. Provide contractual guidance to project leadership and support commercial decision-making. Identify opportunities to improve existing processes and implement more consistent contract management practices.

Experience & Qualifications: Extensive experience in contracts management within construction, engineering or major capital projects. Strong knowledge of construction contracts, subcontract administration, change management and commercial risk. Experience working on complex industrial, energy, infrastructure or mission-critical developments. Understanding of how field engineering, construction operations and contract administration work together. Experience developing or improving contract management processes and procedures. Ability to interpret technical project documentation, specifications and contractual requirements. Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working directly with senior project leadership, engineering teams and subcontractors. Experience with data center construction would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other complex industrial construction environments will also be considered.