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The Director of Contract Management leads the firm’s contract strategy, negotiation, administration, and compliance functions across all architectural and engineering projects. This role ensures that client agreements, consultant contracts, and subcontracts align with company risk tolerance, financial objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Job Responsibility:
Assists the Business Development team with strategic partnerships with new and existing clients, serving as the point of contact for contract governance, scope alignment, and issue resolution
Develop and implement firm-wide contract management policies, procedures, and best practices
Establish risk assessment frameworks for project contracts
Advise executive leadership on contractual risk exposure and mitigation strategies
Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to contract lifecycle management
Lead negotiation of prime agreements with public and private sector clients
Oversee review and negotiation of consultant agreements, subconsultant contracts, and joint venture agreements
Ensure alignment with professional liability, indemnification, insurance, and regulatory requirements
Partner with outside counsel as needed for complex or high-risk agreements
Identify, evaluate, and mitigate contractual risks
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local procurement laws (including public agency requirements)
Review and coordinate with internal risk management team contract requirements to insurance, bonding, and indemnification provisions
Support claims avoidance and dispute resolution strategies
Collaborate with Project Managers to interpret contract terms and obligations
Provide guidance on scope changes, amendments, and change orders
Assist in resolving contract-related disputes and claims
Support audit readiness and documentation controls
Review payment terms, limitation of liability clauses, and compensation structures
Align contractual provisions with project financial objectives
Track and report contract performance metrics to executive leadership
Lead and mentor contract administrators and support staff
Provide training to project teams on contract awareness and risk management
Foster cross-functional collaboration between legal, finance, and operations teams
All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in contract management within the A/E/C industry
5+ years’ experience in a leadership or senior management role
Proven track record of securing and managing client relationships and contracts
Extensive experience negotiating AIA, EJCDC, and other industry-standard agreements
Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Nice to have:
Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)