Contract Manager

It’s Time to Live Better.
Better Process. Better Performance. Better Future.

EG Home LLC is a large Connecticut-based homebuilder and real estate development company headquartered in Southbury. EG is currently developing and building homes in several developments across the state with plans to expand and grow regionally.

At EG Home, we build personalized, high-performance homes through our proven homebuilding process. Let us show you how building with EG Home is simple and streamlined. EG Home designs with a whole-house approach. Our new homes are independently inspected and constructed to meet high standards of performance and quality. An EG Home delivers quieter, comfortable interiors, and a healthy living environment. At EG Home we are committed to the principles of Zero Energy homes and electrification. By building Zero Energy Ready homes, we strive to create a greener, more sustainable future for our clients, our communities, and our planet.

We hire candidates who are in search of a culture of hard work, respect, and fun. In addition to a candidate’s professional attributes a successful candidate will be looking to join and contribute to a team with the following core values:

Be Kind, Work Hard, Always Improve, Do What You Say, and Have Fun.

Roles and responsibilities:

EG Home is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to oversee trade partnerships, cost management and negotiations, and contract administration for our residential communities. This role is integral to ensuring efficient pricing, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting the successful launch of new developments. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of residential construction experience, with at least 5 years in a role where they are directly accountable for negotiating contracts with trade partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Development & Management:

• Draft, maintain, and update contracts, exhibits, and scopes of work.
• Ensure all contract-related documents are organized and accessible to key stakeholders.
• Establish standard construction schedules for new communities and integrate trade performance timelines.
• Lead community launch meetings to align construction and purchasing teams on vendor selection and scopes of work.

Vendor & Trade Management:

• Expand the trade network while optimizing cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Secure multiple vendor partnerships per trade category to mitigate risk and ensure project continuity.
• Develop standardized onboarding procedures for new trade partners across all communities.
• Implement a selection process to ensure qualified and competitive trade partnerships.
• Increase material supplier diversity to drive competitive pricing and service reliability.

Cost Analysis & Budgeting:

• Provide base home and option cost projections to support pricing strategies and budget planning.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish recommended pricing structures.
• Assist land acquisition teams with cost estimates to inform development budgeting.

Pricing & System Management:

• Manage and maintain pricing structures within internal systems, ensuring vendor assignments are accurate.
• Regularly review and update material and labor costs to align with current market conditions.
• Ensure consistency between contract pricing and purchasing system records.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in residential contracting, purchasing, or construction management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Proficiency in cost analysis, budgeting, and financial reconciliation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and purchasing systems.

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a passion for optimizing trade relationships and managing contracts, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Southbury, CT 06488: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southbury, CT 06488

Salary : $80,000