Contracts Manager - MICON Group, Inc.
Michels Corporation · Houston, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Houston, TX
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Job highlights
- Manage complex construction project contracts.
- Ensure contractual compliance and risk mitigation.
- Oversee change management and document control.
- Support commercial strategy and project leadership.
- Develop into broader project leadership roles.
About the role
About Michels Corporation
Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 10,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Contracts Manager can improve yours!Job Summary
We are seeking a Contracts Manager to support the commercial and contractual management of complex construction projects. This role plays a critical part in change management, contractual compliance, and risk mitigation, working closely with project leadership, field teams, project controls, and legal/risk partners.The Contracts Manager brings field awareness, professional judgment, and disciplined documentation practices to ensure contractual obligations are met, entitlements are preserved, and project risks are identified early. The role is viewed as a developmental step toward broader project or commercial leadership, offering exposure to the full lifecycle of project execution and claims prevention.
Contract & Change Management
- Review prime contracts, subcontracts, and change order procedures to identify notice requirements, milestones, and compliance obligations.
- Track and manage project documentation, including change order requests, change orders, delay notices, claims, RFIs, submittents, payment applications, and formal correspondence, ensuring timely and contract-compliant submission.
- Maintain structured logs and dashboards to track contractual status, deadlines, deliverables, and potential risks.
- Draft and coordinate professional correspondence with owners, subcontractors, and consultants in collaboration with Project Management and Legal.
- Proactively interface with project teams to identify scope changes, cost overruns, delays, and other risks requiring formal contractual action.
Document Control & Defensibility
- Establish and manage project document control systems to ensure organization, version control, auditability, and accessibility.
- Implement and enforce documentation standards for correspondence, drawings, RFIs, submittents, meeting minutes, change-related records, and other project documentation.
- Ensure documentation supporting change orders and claims is complete, consistent, and defensible.
Commercial & Strategic Support
- Coordinate with Project Controls on cost and schedule updates, enabling early identification of performance trends and potential claims.
- Support development of change order narratives, time impact analyses (TIAs), and claim documentation.
- Provide insight into contractual and commercial risks based on documentation trends, compliance gaps, and field conditions.
- Assist Project Managers and Executives in preparing materials for internal and external reviews.
Communication & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between field operations, project management, project controls, and legal/risk functions.
- Participate in or lead recurring contract and documentation review meetings to track priorities, compliance status, and emerging risks.
- Elevate issues proactively and professionally to support informed decision-making by project leadership.
Why Michels Corporation?
- Consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors.
- Steady, strategic growth revolving around a commitment to quality.
- Family-owned and operated.
- Invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision, competitive paid time off plans, and much more.
- Rewards for hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities.
- Belief that safety is everyone’s responsibility.
- Comprehensive benefits program: Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.
Why You?
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in fast-paced project environments.
- Confident communicator with credibility among field and project leadership teams.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking to manage risk and ensure compliance.
- Understanding of business and legal implications of contractual non-compliance.
- Adaptable and resourceful, effectively navigating ambiguity to achieve results.
- Motivated to grow into broader project or commercial leadership roles.
What It Takes?
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in construction project engineering, project management, or contract/commercial support.
- Working knowledge of construction contract structures and change management processes.
- Ability to read and interpret contracts, scopes of work, cost reports, and schedules.
- Strong working knowledge of construction management platforms.
- Exceptional organizational skills and professional written communication ability.
- High attention to detail with an appreciation for disciplined documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; Power BI or dashboarding and scheduling experience a plus.
- Contract experience on $100+ million projects.
- Willingness to regularly work at project site(s) to support assigned project(s).
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Skills & topics
- Contracts Manager
- Construction Contracts
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Contract Compliance
- Risk Mitigation
- Document Control
- Commercial Support
- Construction Management
- Civil Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of construction contract experience and large project ($100M+) involvement.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your knowledge of construction contracts, change management, and construction management platforms.
- Demonstrate attention to detail: Provide examples of your disciplined documentation and organizational abilities.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your analytical and strategic thinking for risk management and compliance.
- Express your ambition: Clearly state your motivation for growth into leadership roles.
Technical preparation
Master contract structures and change processes.,Practice interpreting contracts and scopes of work.,Become proficient with construction management software.,Develop strong Excel and dashboarding skills.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex contract dispute you managed.,How do you ensure contractual compliance?,How do you manage conflicting stakeholder needs?,Give an example of proactive risk identification.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Contracts Manager role at Michels Corporation?
- The Contracts Manager role at Michels Corporation focuses on the commercial and contractual management of complex construction projects. This involves ensuring contractual obligations are met, managing change orders, maintaining documentation, and mitigating project risks.
- What qualifications are essential for a Contracts Manager at Michels Corporation?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, plus 5+ years of experience in construction project engineering, management, or contract support. A strong understanding of construction contract structures, change management, and construction management platforms is also required.
- What kind of projects does Michels Corporation typically work on?
- Michels Corporation works on improving America's infrastructure through high-impact construction projects. They engage a large workforce and significant heavy equipment, and their work is consistently ranked among the top 10% by Engineering News-Record.
- What opportunities for career growth exist for a Contracts Manager at Michels Corporation?
- The Contracts Manager role is viewed as a developmental step toward broader project or commercial leadership. Michels Corporation invests in employee training and offers limitless opportunities for those who demonstrate hard work and dedication.
- What is the company culture like at Michels Corporation?
- Michels Corporation is a family-owned and operated company with a commitment to quality and steady growth. They emphasize safety as everyone's responsibility and foster an environment that rewards hard work and dedication.
- Does Michels Corporation offer a good benefits package for a Contracts Manager?
- Yes, Michels Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, competitive paid time off, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and more, depending on your position and location.
- Is there a requirement to work on-site for the Contracts Manager position?
- Yes, the position requires a willingness to regularly work at project site(s) to support assigned projects, indicating a need for on-site presence.
- What level of contract experience is preferred for this role?