Contract Manager

Amicus Talent Group · Michigan City, Indiana

FULL TIME

Job Description

Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager - Data Center Construction

South Bend, IN | Mission Critical | General Contractor | Full-Time On-Site

We are working with a General Contractor delivering a major ground-up data center project in the South Bend, Indiana area and are looking to appoint an experienced Contracts Manager / Commercial Manager to join the project team.

This is a full-time, site-based role focused on construction contracts, subcontract administration, commercial management, change orders, claims, procurement and contract compliance.

Recent data center experience is essential.

The Role

The Contracts Manager will work closely with the Project Executive, Project Managers, commercial team, legal partners and subcontractors to manage contractual and commercial activity throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include

Managing construction contracts and subcontract agreements

Leading subcontract administration across the project

Reviewing contract terms, scopes of work and commercial obligations

Supporting procurement, bid packages, negotiations and subcontract award

Managing change orders, claims, notices and contractual correspondence

Tracking subcontractor compliance against contract requirements

Identifying contractual, commercial and scope-related risks

Supporting dispute resolution and claims management

Resolving scope gaps and commercial issues with project teams

Supporting cost control, forecasting and change management

Maintaining insurance, bonds, contractual records and compliance documentation

Monitoring contract milestones, deliverables and notice requirements

Supporting commercial reporting and contract status updates

Working with legal teams on complex contract matters and disputes

Supporting project closeout, final accounts and subcontract reconciliation

What We’re Looking For

Recent data center or mission-critical construction experience is essential

General Contractor or Construction Manager experience

Experience as a Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Commercial Manager or Subcontracts Manager

Strong construction contract administration experience

Experience managing subcontracts and subcontractor agreements

Strong knowledge of change orders, claims and commercial negotiations

Experience with procurement, scope review and subcontractor management

Strong understanding of ground-up construction and project delivery

Experience with commercial risk, contract compliance and change management

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Ability to work closely with project, legal, commercial and field teams

Ability to work full-time on site in the South Bend area

Relevant Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be particularly relevant

Data Center Construction

Mission Critical Construction

Construction Contracts

Subcontract Management

Commercial Management

Contract Administration

Change Orders

Claims Management

Procurement

Cost Control

Risk Management

Ground-Up Construction

This is an opportunity to join a major data center development and take ownership of contracts, subcontracts and commercial risk across a complex construction project.

If you have recent data center construction experience and a strong background in contracts, commercial management or subcontract administration, we would be keen to speak with you.

Company	Amicus Talent Group
Location	Michigan City, Indiana
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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