Lead Contract Manager

Job Title – LeadContract Manager - International

Location – Montgomery office

Rewards of Working at Caddell – Paid vacations, company paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

·         Oversee all contract-related activities, ensuring that all contract agreements are properly structured, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

·         Lead and supervise a team of Contract Managers, in proactively managing the contract administration process, ensuring contract activities are executed efficiently and align with project timelines.  

·         Oversee the end-to-end contract procurement process, including the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of Subcontracts, Purchase Agreements, Purchase Orders, and Material Requisitions.

·         Collaborate with in-house legal, while leading negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve favorable terms and project objectives.

·         Drive accountability for timely completion of procurement deliverables across the team, by ensuring timely execution of all agreements, and by proactively removing barriers and driving internal and external stakeholders toward completion.

·         Ensure strict adherence to company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

·         Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, and procedures.

·         Partner cross-functionally with executive leadership, project management, and procurement staff to support contract strategy, risk mitigation, and operational execution across all projects.

·         Provide strategic analysis and reporting on contract performance, cost impacts, and procurement risks. Deliver clear, actionable briefings to executive leadership to support informed decision-making.

·         Direct financial oversight for assigned projects, including preparation, review, and communication of project financials.  Identify variances, trends, and risks, and recommend corrective actions.

·         Support audit readiness and compliance efforts, partnering with operations and external agencies to ensure all documentation meets regulatory and contractual requirements.

·         Establish and enforce vendor qualification standards, including evaluation of subcontractor bonds, insurance, and overall risk profile.

• Working Conditions – Office setting. Some lifting may be required (25lbs), walking, standing, sitting, keyboarding, writing and reading.
• Reporting Structure – Procurement Manager – International

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment.  There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork. 

Education / Experience – Minimum high school diploma/GED.  Five to seven years of construction experience in government contracts, or a Four-year degree in construction management, building science, engineering, etc., and two years of construction experience in government contracts, is preferred.

Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required.

While the salary range is typically between $62,100 - $93,200 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to use Microsoft software - Excel, Microsoft Word and the Access Data Base. Ability to read and negotiate contracts. Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language. Ability to perform financial analysis. Ability to operate office equipment – copier, fax, etc.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.