Contract Manager

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Contract Manager responsible for managing construction and service contracts to ensure compliance and efficiency. Key qualifications include legal knowledge and experience in contract administration.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeMonroe • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of construction and service contracts to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.
Key duties include reviewing, drafting, redlining, and negotiating contracts and related documents in alignment with company standards.
This role works closely with assigned business branches to support contract administration, coordinates insurance requirements, and processes certificates of insurance.
The Contract Manager also tracks key dates, maintains organized documentation, and provides general administrative support.
Additional related responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support business objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, associate degree, certificate program in paralegal studies, or significant prior practical experience as a contract administrator or corporate paralegal.
Prior experience as a contract administrator or in-house corporate paralegal.
Must have experience reviewing and negotiating contracts.
Thorough knowledge of contract law and general business practices.
Thorough knowledge of commercial law terminology.
Thorough knowledge of legal and business communication principles and practices.
Experience in risk management.
Critical thinking & analytical skills are a must.
High level multi-tasking and time-management.
Ability to work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Research skills.
Organizational skills.
Strong communication skills (oral & written) are a must.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft CRM.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay, robust health insurance options, and retirement plans.
Your well-being matters to us, which is why we also offer PTO, holidays, and additional perks like tuition reimbursement and service awards.
Work-Life Balance
Flexible scheduling for when life happens.
Ongoing Training & Recognition
Get up to speed quickly with our structured onboarding process.
Access to online courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date.
Learn from experienced colleagues and industry experts.
Length of Service awards to celebrate your milestones.

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Hard Skills & Tools

contract administrationcontract negotiationcontract lawcommercial law terminologyrisk managementlegal communication principlesbusiness communication principlesanalytical skillsresearch skillsmulti-tasking

Soft Skills

critical thinkingtime-managementorganizational skillsstrong communication skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeassociate degreecertificate program in paralegal studies