Contract Manager

Description Job Description Provide commercial and contractual support for multiple projects (including international projects), coordinating with clients, partners, suppliers, and subcontractors. Support contract strategy, negotiations, and preparation of legally binding agreements in cooperation with sales and project teams. Manage contractual risks, claims, bonds, guarantees, insurance, and flow‑down of key terms to suppliers and subcontractors. Monitor budgets, payments, retentions, documentation, and contractual milestones, ensuring compliance with internal procedures. Prepare and defend claims, draft formal correspondence, develop risk mitigation strategies, and support training on contractual compliance. Skills contracts administration, negotiation, contracts management, contract administration, legal compliance, subcontract administration, contract, project support, budgeting, contract negotiation, contract management Top Skills Details contracts administration,negotiation,contracts management,contract administration,legal compliance,subcontract administration Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualifications 5+ years' experience in a comparable commercial/contract management role on industrial or construction projects, with EP/EPC/service contracts. Strong commercial, contractual, and business acumen, including project structures, negotiations, and claim/assertion management. Proven ability to manage complex issues, risks, and claims independently, including litigation or dispute-related matters. Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure across multiple assignments. Experience in multinational and cross‑cultural environments; fluency in English required, with additional languages or legal understanding is a plus. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $55.29 - $81.75/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.