Contract Manager

Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager - Data Center ConstructionSouth Bend, IN | Mission Critical | General Contractor | Full-Time On-SiteWe are working with a General Contractor delivering a major ground-up data center project in the South Bend, Indiana area and are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager to join the project team.This is a full-time, site-based role focused on construction contracts, subcontract administration, commercial management, change orders, claims, procurement and contract compliance.Recent data center experience is essential.The RoleThe Contracts Manager will work closely with the Project Executive, Project Managers, commercial team, legal partners and subcontractors to manage contractual and commercial activity throughout the project lifecycle.Key responsibilities will include:Managing construction contracts and subcontract agreementsLeading subcontract administration across the projectReviewing contract terms, scopes of work and commercial obligationsSupporting procurement, bid packages, negotiations and subcontract awardManaging change orders, claims, notices and contractual correspondenceTracking subcontractor compliance against contract requirementsIdentifying contractual, commercial and scope-related risksSupporting dispute resolution and claims managementResolving scope gaps and commercial issues with project teamsSupporting cost control, forecasting and change managementMaintaining insurance, bonds, contractual records and compliance documentationMonitoring contract milestones, deliverables and notice requirementsSupporting commercial reporting and contract status updatesWorking with legal teams on complex contract matters and disputesSupporting project closeout, final accounts and subcontract reconciliationWhat We’re Looking ForRecent data center or mission-critical construction experience is essentialGeneral Contractor or Construction Manager experienceExperience as a Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager or Subcontracts ManagerStrong construction contract administration experienceExperience managing subcontracts and subcontractor agreementsStrong knowledge of change orders, claims and commercial negotiationsExperience with procurement, scope review and subcontractor managementStrong understanding of ground-up construction and project deliveryExperience with commercial risk, contract compliance and change managementStrong communication and negotiation skillsAbility to work closely with project, legal, commercial and field teamsAbility to work full-time on site in the South Bend areaRelevant ExperienceCandidates with experience in the following areas will be particularly relevant:Data Center ConstructionMission Critical ConstructionConstruction ContractsSubcontract ManagementCommercial ManagementContract AdministrationChange OrdersClaims ManagementProcurementCost ControlRisk ManagementGround-Up ConstructionThis is an opportunity to join a major data center development and take ownership of contracts, subcontracts and commercial risk across a complex construction project.If you have recent data center construction experience and a strong background in contracts, commercial management or subcontract administration, we would be keen to speak with you.