Contracts Manager Job Descriptions As a contracts manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing projects and ensuring that any issues which arise are resolved as quickly and effectively as possible. Key Attributes • An understanding of the construction industry • An understanding of legal documentation • Maths and IT knowledge • Strong leadership skills • Business management skills • The ability to use your initiative • Good verbal communication skills. The duties of a contracts manager include: • Supporting the preparation of tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business • Developing and presenting project proposals • Meeting with clients to find out their requirements • Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales • Discussing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating the terms of business contracts • Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients • Managing construction schedules and budgets • Dealing with any unexpected costs • Attending site meetings to monitor progress • Acting as the main point of contact for clients, site and project managers • Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities • Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards • Liaising with technical and financial staff, sub-contractors, legal teams and the client’s own representatives • Overseeing invoicing at the end of a project • Working on-site and in an office. • Studying the requirements, duties and obligations of the company under contracts to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and industry regulations. • Supervising contract execution to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines. • • Researching business partners and their history prior to writing or signing contracts. • Monitoring the implementation and performance of signed contracts. • Training, supervising and managing the contract team. • Maintaining, updating and improving contractual records. • Support Head of Operations as required Values driven: Active is a ‘values’ driven business and any successful candidate will be expected to always demonstrate Actives values. These are: • Getting stuff done • Going the extra mile • Building relationships • Enthusiasm Active’s benefits package includes: • 25 Days Holiday • Your Birthday or nearest working day off • Holiday increasing by 1 day per full calendar year worked to a maximum of 5 additional days • Opportunity to Join the company’s healthcare schem