Contracts Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role can be based in any of our US locations, or US-remote

As a Contracts Manager within the Project Controls team, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of Vantage's North American data center portfolio by overseeing contract administration, change management, and compliance processes across multiple construction projects. Working closely with the Senior Manager of Project Controls, you will ensure all contractual obligations are met, changes are properly evaluated and documented, and commercial risks are proactively identified and mitigated.

This role bridges the gap between project execution and commercial strategy, enabling data-driven decisions that align with budget, schedule, and scope objectives. You will collaborate cross-functionally with construction teams, legal, finance, and external partners to uphold contract integrity and ensure proper documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Job Functions

Contract Administration

* Manage and maintain contract documentation throughout project lifecycle (preconstruction through closeout).

* Review and interpret construction and consultant contracts to ensure compliance with internal standards and legal requirements.

* Work with legal and project stakeholders to draft, modify, and finalize contract amendments and change orders.

* Ensure all deliverables and obligations outlined in agreements are tracked and met.

Change Management

* Lead the administration of the change management workflow within the project controls function.

* Support project teams in evaluating, validating, and processing change events, pricing impacts, and schedule delays.

* Partner with finance and scheduling teams to ensure change approvals are reflected in budget forecasts, reports, and schedules.

* Monitor and report on potential commercial risks associated with scope changes or schedule impacts.

Commercial Risk & Compliance

* Identify, document, and escalate contractual risks related to budget overruns, schedule delays, or performance issues.

* Ensure consistency in contractual practices across all regional and site-level projects.

* Support claim preparation and resolution of disputes with vendors and contractors.

Collaboration & Reporting

* Support the monthly forecasting and financial reporting process by contributing contractual insights to budget variances and commitments.

* Assist in creating real-time dashboards and status reports with a focus on contract exposure, pending changes, and risk logs.

* Coordinate with internal stakeholders including procurement, legal, construction, and finance teams.

* Maintain strong working relationships with external vendors and design-build contractors to ensure alignment on contractual expectations.

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field required.

* JD or legal coursework preferred but not required.

Experience:

* 7-10+ years of experience in contracts management or construction project controls in large-scale capital projects.

* Familiarity with data centers, mission-critical construction, or complex MEP infrastructure is highly desirable.

* Strong understanding of commercial terms, contract structures (lump sum, GMP, cost-plus), and change order processes.

Skills:

* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

* Detail-oriented and capable of interpreting legal/contractual language in a construction context.

* Proficient in MS Office, and project management software; knowledge of tools like Procore, Primavera P6, Yardi, or Anaplan is a plus.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

* This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

* Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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