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Contract Manager

Contract Manager

SKENDER GROUP LLC • Chicago, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Annual salary range noted above based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this role are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Hey! We’re Skender, nice to meet you.

At our core, we are builders — of communities, relationships, dreams, and careers. If you asked us to describe Skender, we’d say we’re ambitious, humble, and compassionate. We’re focused on building lasting partnerships with the right people. Our success starts and ends with our people. That’s why we seek out dynamic, high-energy teammates who are eager to learn, ready to take ownership of their careers, and excited to have fun along the way.

Who is Skender?

About 70 years ago, Skender got its start in the basement of our founder’s family home. Now, Skender has two locations, our Chicago headquarters and our Indianapolis office, with nearly 400 employees helping us raise the bar year after year.

From humble beginnings to now, Skender has become one of the nation’s top 100 construction firms building dream spaces for many of the world’s leading brands. In more recent history, we’ve won 30 best-place-to-work awards from three different organizations, each based on comprehensive workplace evaluations and employee input.

Our team is driven by three core values :

  • Proactive : You take initiative, stay curious, and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done.
  • Refreshing : You celebrate team wins, show appreciation freely, and always give credit where it's earned.
  • True Partner : You thrive on collaboration, ask thoughtful questions, and are fully present and engaged with your team.

If our values align with yours, this could be a great match. We love meeting new people, so we can’t wait to hear about you!

Who are you?

We’re looking for a Contract Manager who is ready to take their career to the next level. Do you know about risk management best practices and drafting, redlining, and negotiating contract documents? Great. Are you someone with a no-nonsense attitude that understands the value in proactive communication between your team, partners, and clients? Even better.

What will you do as a Contract Manager?

  • Contract lifecycle management. Oversee all stages of contract development, negotiation, and execution with clients and contractors. Provide ongoing support to project teams with contract-related questions throughout each project.
  • Bidding and procurement. Contribute to the bidding process by reviewing proposed contracts and making revisions as needed.
  • Stakeholder communication. Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, project managers, executives, and contractors regarding contract documentation.
  • Risk and dispute resolution. Proactively identify and address potential issues, including contract breaches, and prepare risk analysis for the Director of Risk Management and project teams.
  • Additional contract documents. Draft legal agreements as needed, including but not limited to hold harmless and indemnity agreements, master subcontract agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and claim releases.
  • Document management. Develop and maintain standard processes for contract management to ensure accuracy, clarity, and proper document storage.
  • Training. Assist with Risk Management Department training and provide contract-related training for operations teams.
  • Legal support. Assist with reviews of legal documents as needed.
  • What education and experience are required?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field required, with a strong preference for candidates holding a Juris Doctor (JD).
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating contract documents required.
  • Working knowledge of risks associated with the construction industry strongly preferred, but not required.
  • What skills do we look for?

  • Contract expertise. Strong understanding of construction contracts, laws, and requirements.
  • Attention to detail. Able to carefully review and interpret contract language to ensure accuracy and prevent errors.
  • Communication and negotiation. Excellent ability to engage with stakeholders and secure fair and favorable terms. (This skill is especially important.)
  • Problem-solving. Skilled at identifying issues and making informed decisions that keep projects moving forward.
  • Technical skills. Proficient in AIA software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Organization and time management. Highly capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
  • Professionalism. Demonstrates diplomacy, discretion, and respect in all interactions.
  • What's included in our Employee-First Benefits package?

  • Skender pays 100% of the premium for health insurance (medical, dental, & vision)
  • Annual deposit into health savings account
  • Retirement plan with 100% match up to 5% of gross earnings
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued learning opportunities
  • Employee referral program
  • Wellness incentives
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave for mothers and fathers
  • Free employee assistance program services
  • Free short- & long-term disability insurance
  • Community involvement
  • EEO

    At Skender, our values guide our behavior and shape our actions. Our promise is an authentic commitment to equality, opportunity, and a respectful work environment for all. We embrace individuality and listen to diverse voices. We believe that hiring those with different experiences and backgrounds, ultimately enhances our expertise as an organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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