Contracts Manager
Convergint · Phoenix, AZ
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Phoenix, AZ
Job highlights
- Manage full lifecycle of customer/subcontractor contracts.
- Lead complex contract negotiations and ensure compliance.
- Supervise and develop contract management team.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Legal departments.
- Requires experience in contract law and team leadership.
About the role
About the Role
Convergint is seeking an enthusiastic, results-driven, and forward-thinking Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team. This full-time position is responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of customer and subcontractor contracts, ensuring adherence to company standards, legal requirements, and customer obligations. The Contracts Manager will act as the primary escalation point for complex negotiations, drive process consistency, and provide direct supervision, coaching, and development to Contract Managers, Contract Specialists, and Contract Administrators.
Important Note: This role requires the incumbent to reside in either the Pacific (PST) or Mountain (MT) time zone.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the review and negotiation of complex project-specific contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, NDAs, lien-related documents, insurance requirements, and upstream/prime agreements, within legal department guidelines.
- Draft, revise, and negotiate contract addendums aligned with company standards and specific project needs.
- Determine when legal review is necessary and manage the intake, document compilation, iReview submission, and follow-through process.
- Identify, assess, and communicate contractual risks to leadership and project teams.
- Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders on contract strategy, risk tolerance, and customer requirements.
- Ensure the complete, accurate, and timely processing of all contract documents, including intake, consolidation, negotiation, signature routing, and repository management for the assigned region.
- Oversee the maintenance of contract logs, trackers, dashboards, and reporting within the assigned region.
- Ensure proper utilization of iReview and validate document histories and uploads.
- Establish and enforce contract workflow standards.
- Directly supervise Contract Managers and Contract Administrators/Specialists, providing day-to-day guidance on workload, priorities, and deadlines.
- Conduct performance evaluations and develop growth plans for team members.
- Review team members’ work for accuracy and adherence to standards.
- Assist with hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of contract team personnel, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, high-performance team environment.
- Oversee Certificate of Insurance (COI) requests and assist with more complex requests.
- Coordinate bid, performance, payment, warranty, and guaranty bonds.
- Ensure adherence to customer-specific insurance, bonding, and compliance requirements.
- Oversee preliminary notice filings, tracking, lien processes, and coordination with internal groups.
- Ensure compliance with prevailing wage obligations, DAS filings, apprenticeship notices, wage determinations, and CPR tracking.
- Support subcontractor vetting and onboarding processes.
- Monitor government contracting requirements and ensure CTC compliance.
- Act as a senior liaison between customers, Sales, Operations, Legal, and customers, maintaining strong customer relationships through timely communication.
- Support Sales and Operations with RFP reviews, prequalification submissions, and portal administration.
- Assist with advanced project-specific compliance and documentation requirements.
What You’ll Need
- Proven organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple functions and interact with personnel at all management levels.
- High adaptability, responding effectively to changes in situations or information; ability to influence others and build consensus through strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and prioritize effectively.
- Flexibility, adaptability, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
- Customer service orientation and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Requirements
- Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience supervising and developing team members.
- Strong knowledge of contract law, construction/service contracting, insurance, bonding, and compliance.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with contract management systems, tracking tools, and customer portals.
Preferred Experience (but Not Required)
- Experience leading a contract team in construction or technology integration.
- Familiarity with Convergint systems and processes.
- Experience with government contracting and prevailing wage compliance.
Company Benefits
Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment where individuals can achieve their maximum potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
- Fun & Laughter Day Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Life insurance & Disability Plan
- Wellness Program
- 401K Matching Plan
- Colleague Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary and compensation plan
- Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
- Corporate Social Responsibility Day
- Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
- Paid parental leave
Key skills/competency
- Contracts Management
- Negotiation
- Legal Compliance
- Risk Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Subcontractor Management
- Construction Contracts
- Government Contracting
Skills & topics
- Contracts Manager
- Contract Management
- Negotiation
- Legal Compliance
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Project Management
- Subcontractor Management
- Construction Contracts
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years in contract management, team supervision, and knowledge of contract law.
- Showcase adaptability: Emphasize your strong communication, negotiation, and multitasking skills in your application.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of supervising, coaching, and developing team members.
- Align with culture: Research Convergint's values and express your commitment to service and integrity.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss complex contract scenarios and your approach to risk management.
Technical preparation
Master contract law principles and clauses.,Practice drafting and reviewing various contract types.,Familiarize with contract management software.,Understand insurance and bonding requirements.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex contract negotiation you led.,How do you manage multiple competing priorities?,How do you develop and coach team members?,Share an experience where you identified contractual risk.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the required experience for the Contracts Manager role at Convergint?
- The Contracts Manager position at Convergint requires a minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in contract management or a related field. Additionally, demonstrated experience in supervising and developing team members is essential. A strong knowledge of contract law, construction/service contracting, insurance, bonding, and compliance is also required.
- Does the Contracts Manager role at Convergint have specific location or time zone requirements?
- Yes, the Contracts Manager role at Convergint requires the incumbent to reside in either the Pacific (PST) or Mountain (MT) time zone. This ensures effective collaboration with the teams and stakeholders during core working hours.
- What is the educational background preferred for the Contracts Manager position?
- While a High School/GED or equivalent experience is the minimum requirement, Convergint prefers candidates with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree for the Contracts Manager role. This is in addition to the required 7+ years of experience.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Contracts Manager at Convergint?
- The Contracts Manager at Convergint is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of customer and subcontractor contracts, including negotiation, drafting addendums, risk assessment, and ensuring legal and company compliance. They also provide direct supervision and development for their team.
- What kind of benefits does Convergint offer to its employees, including the Contracts Manager?
- Convergint offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 10 company holidays and PTO starting at 13 days annually, a Fun & Laughter Day Off, Medical, Dental & Vision plans, Life insurance & Disability Plan, a Wellness Program, 401K Matching Plan, Colleague Assistance Program, Tuition reimbursement, competitive salary, vehicle reimbursement or company vehicle, Corporate Social Responsibility Day, cell phone reimbursement, and paid parental leave.
- What are the 'must-have' skills for the Contracts Manager position at Convergint?
- Key skills for the Convergint Contracts Manager include strong organizational abilities, adaptability, excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation skills, ability to work independently and multitask, customer service orientation, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. A strong understanding of contract law and contract management systems is also critical.