Contract Manager

MRCE Profile

MRCE, founded in 1910, is an award-winning engineering firm that is recognized as an industry leader in geotechnical and foundation engineering. The firm consults on a wide range of projects worldwide, including large scale public works such as bridges and tunnels to private development including high rise structures and deep basements.

Over its more than 110-year history, MRCE continues to build on its extensive experience with complex geotechnical conditions and specialized geotechnical construction methods. Engineers, architects, developers, contractors, lawyers, and public agencies rely on MRCE expertise, to define geotechnical issues and provide designs to meet project needs. Our Services extend well beyond the geotechnical site definition role to include complete foundation and excavation designs, contract drawings, instrumentation, and construction inspection services.

Consistently ranked among Engineering News Record’s top 500 firms, MRCE retains the best talent in the industry by fostering a unique learning environment for its engineers. Over 130 geotechnical and structural engineers, laboratory technicians, and CAD Designers work readily across three offices: New York City (headquarters), Arlington, Virginia/Washington DC, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Collaboration is at the heart of the MRCE practice, whether it is with our distinguished retired Principals (Technical Consultants) who provide invaluable first-hand experience and knowledge, with our diverse engineering staff, with our network of specialty contractors, or most important, with our clients

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to join our growing structural engineering firm. This role will be responsible for the full lifecycle of contract management, from drafting and negotiation through execution and close-out, while collaborating closely with project teams, vendors, and external counsel. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced, technical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, subcontracts, and consulting agreements, in collaboration with project managers and external counsel.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Identify potential risks and ensure compliance with internal policies, client standards, and relevant regulations.
• Proposal Support: Assist with the development of contract-related content for proposals and bids, working with technical teams to ensure alignment with client requirements.
• Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for contract-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain a centralized contract database and monitor key milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Change Orders Assistance: Support staff with implementing and managing change orders.
• Account Receivables Review: Monitor and review account receivables to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Collections Support: Assist with A/R collections as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of contract management experience, ideally in an engineering, construction, or technical services environment.
• Strong knowledge of contract terminology, structures, and negotiation strategies.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with project teams and external counsel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification or formal legal training.
• Familiarity with proposal and bid processes in a professional services environment.
• Proficiency in contract management software or related tools.

MRCE supports professional development, encourages extracurricular technical activities, and Professional Engineering registration. The firm offers competitive salaries, overtime pay, 10 paid holidays and vacation leave, maternal/paternal leave, medical benefits including dental and vision, life insurance, referral program, Transit Check, a 401(k) contribution, and additional benefits to full-time employees. MRCE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified people.

MRCE is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000