Senior Contracts Manager in Toledo

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Confidential Opportunity: Contract Manager – Ohio

Location: Greater Toledo, Ohio area
Industry: Engineering, Design, and Infrastructure Services
Status: Full-Time
Confidential Employer – leader in engineering and utility solutions

Summary

A confidential engineering and infrastructure firm in Ohio is seeking a Contract Manager to lead all contractual, regulatory, and compliance functions across its project portfolio. This role is central to managing contract negotiation, execution, insurance programs, and licensing compliance across multi-state operations. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in engineering or construction contracting, regulatory research, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate MSAs, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders for engineering and design services.
• Collaborate with business development, project management, and legal teams to align contract terms with business goals and risk profiles.
• Develop standardized templates and clause libraries to streamline operations.
• Maintain corporate registrations, engineering licenses, and PE certificates of authorization across jurisdictions.
• Monitor renewal deadlines and ensure compliance with state boards and regulatory agencies.
• Manage insurance programs including certificates, endorsements, and coverage compliance across multiple lines.
• Coordinate with brokers and clients to meet contractual insurance requirements.
• Conduct regulatory research across federal, state, and local levels—covering safety, environmental, permitting, labor, and data protection.
• Advise leadership on regulatory changes impacting operations or delivery models.
• Establish centralized contract repositories and implement tracking systems for deliverables, renewals, and closeouts.
• Serve as the primary contact for contractual matters with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Lead onboarding of subcontractors, including prequalification and compliance validation.
• Manage contract-related claims, disputes, and change orders in partnership with legal counsel.
• Track contract values, billing schedules, and financial exposure in coordination with accounting and PM teams.
• Generate executive-level reports on risk trends, insurance compliance, and registration status.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, or related field; Juris Doctorate (JD)
• 5+ years of experience in contract management or legal administration within engineering, construction, or infrastructure services.
• CPCM, CFCM, or CCCA certification .
• Familiarity with utility, broadband, and public-sector contracting strongly .
• Experience managing multi-state licensing and compliance.
• Strong grasp of indemnity, limitation-of-liability, and professional services contracting.
• Proficiency in contract management and ERP systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proven ability to coordinate across teams and enforce accountability.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be available Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM ET; occasional evenings/weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and dependable transportation.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and driving record check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

This is a confidential search. Qualified candidates will be contacted by Primestaff Services for initial screening.

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