Southland Holdings

Construction Contract Manager

Grapevine, TX - Full Time

Job Title: Construction Contract Manager
Reports To: Director of Commercial Management
Location: Grapevine, TX
Department: Commercial Management / Project Management

Southland Holdings is currently accepting resumes for highly motivated civil construction professionals to join our team as Construction Contract Manager in Grapevine, TX.

The Construction Contract Manager leads contract management across project lifecycles, handling negotiations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants. This role demands strong contract expertise, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. The manager supports dispute resolution, claims, and contract compliance, serving as a trusted advisor to business line VPs and executives while helping identify and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contract Negotiation (Upstream & Downstream):
    • Negotiate commercial terms with clients on alternative delivery pursuits and projects.
    • Lead or support contract negotiations with subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and consultants during project buyout.
  • Project Execution Support:
    • Serve as a contract subject matter expert (SME) to project teams.
    • Analyze change events and develop strategic, contractually-aligned responses.
    • Draft formal contract correspondence, including notices and claims, to protect company entitlements.
    • Collaborate with scheduling and cost control to support time impact and quantum analyses.
  • Claims & Disputes:
    • Lead or support the preparation of claim narratives and change order packages.
    • Assist in the defense or pursuit of claims involving owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Reporting & Compliance:
    • Maintain and update the enterprise-wide claims tracker.
    • Ensure project teams maintain accurate and current change management logs.
    • Enforce compliance with contract procedures and internal processes.
  • Leadership & Internal Consulting:
    • Advise business line VPs and executives on commercial risk and contract matters.
    • Drive resolution strategies for commercial challenges across business lines.
    • Take ownership of assignments with minimal oversight and lead initiatives as required.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in construction contract administration or commercial management.
  • Familiarity with alternative delivery models (Design-Build, CMAR, etc.).
  • Experience negotiating directly with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of contractual notice requirements, risk allocation, and claims development.
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead small teams and operate independently
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational discipline
  • Capable of juggling multiple projects, roles, and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Comfortable operating at all levels, from hands-on drafting to strategic consulting

Benefits (Full-time):

•    401K & 401K Matching
•    Dental Insurance
•    Health Insurance
•    Life Insurance
•    Vision Insurance
•    Paid Time Off (PTO)
•    Referral Program
•    Weekly payroll

Building Great Things. For more than 120 years, hard-working, honest, innovative people have been forming what has become the Southland family of companies. We combine the strengths of five subsidiaries that share a dedication to delivering critical infrastructure projects that improve the environment and lives of those around us. You can find the mark of our specialized Infrastructure legacy across all of North America and more than 60 countries.
Southland Holdings is an EEO employer - M/F/D/V
 
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