Contract Manager
3 days ago
Santa Fe Springs
Contracts Paralegal/ Contracts Manager Location: In Office full time - Santa Fe Springs Compensation $80,000- $100,000 (non-exempt) LHH is assisting a growing construction services organization in its search for a Contracts Manager/ Contracts Paralegal to support its expanding operational footprint. This fully onsite position is based in Santa Fe Springs, California and sits at the center of project operations, partnering closely with leadership, finance, field teams, and external stakeholders. The Contracts Manager will oversee the complete contract lifecycle for a high volume of construction related agreements, ensuring proper execution, compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with project needs. This is a pivotal, hands-on role supporting active construction operations and organizational decision makers. Opportunity • Stability and long term growth within an established construction focused organization, • High visibility and daily interaction with operations, finance, and executive leadership, • A collaborative, onsite environment with meaningful impact across ongoing projects, • The ability to shape contract processes and strengthen risk management practices Key Responsibilities • Review and manage prime contracts, subcontracts, vendor agreements, change orders, and amendments, • Ensure all agreements are approved, executed, and compliant before work begins, • Track insurance certificates, bonds, licensing, and other risk related documentation, • Serve as a resource for contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation, • Coordinate with insurance brokers and bonding agents to secure and maintain required coverage, • Monitor subcontractor compliance and documentation requirements, • Support claims, dispute resolution, and preparation of contract related correspondence, • Maintain organized contract records, logs, and reporting, • Partner cross functionally with operations, finance, and leadership to support ongoing construction projects Compensation and Benefits Snapshot • Competitive base salary aligned with experience, • Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plan options, • Paid time off and company holidays, • Professional development support Candidate Requirements • At least 5 years of experience in contracts management or contract administration, ideally within construction, engineering, or related industries, • Strong working knowledge of construction contracts, subcontracts, insurance requirements, and risk management concepts, • Proven experience negotiating commercial terms and identifying contractual risk, • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, • Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and external partners, • Proficiency with contract management systems and standard office software, • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred If you would like to learn more or confidentially discuss the opportunity, please reach out. All inquiries will be handled with discretion and aligned with the client's thoughtful hiring process. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance If you want, I can also create: • A shorter LinkedIn version, • An email outreach version, • A candidate-facing summary for calls Just tell me what you need.