Job Description
About Us At Team Housing Solutions, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional temporary lodging services to organizations sending teams across the United States and around the globe. We build housing solutions on-demand by partnering with property owners, asset managers, and third-party providers—offering unmatched flexibility and cost savings for our clients.
Our mission? To provide superior temporary lodging experiences through streamlined systems, impeccable service, and a collaborative spirit that values our dedicated team, supply partners, and clients alike.
About The Role The Contracts Manager at Team Housing Solutions (THS) is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts related to supplies, services, and construction projects. This includes identifying and onboarding strategic partners, drafting and negotiating agreements, ensuring compliance throughout execution, and handling contract closeout, reporting, and performance assessment. The role supports THS efforts by securing high-quality vendors and contractors while mitigating risks, controlling costs, and maintaining strong partner relationships.
Location (Office, Remote, Hybrid): Negotiable
Travel: <20%
Key Responsibilities
Partner Identification and Onboarding
- Identify potential suppliers, service providers, and construction contractors through market research, RFIs, networking, and industry benchmarking.
- Evaluate vendor qualifications, capabilities, past performance, and pricing competitiveness to build a reliable and cost-effective partner pool.
- Lead the onboarding process, including initial due diligence, reference checks, and establishment of non-disclosure agreements, master agreements, and other documents where applicable.
Solicitation Development and Pricing Strategy - Prepare solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) with clearly defined scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and pricing requirements tailored to supplies, services, or construction needs.
- Develop and recommend pricing strategies (e.g., fixed-price, unit price, time-and-materials) that balance cost certainty, risk allocation, value engineering opportunities, and project-specific requirements.
- Conduct market pricing analysis, cost benchmarking, and historical data review to establish realistic cost targets and negotiation positions.
Contract Development, Negotiation, and Pricing Finalization - Collaborate with internal stakeholders (project management, finance, legal, operations) to ensure contract terms and pricing structures align with budget constraints, funding sources, risk tolerance, and organizational objectives.
- Negotiate to achieve the best value, including favorable unit rates, discounts, rebates, volume pricing, and performance-based incentives while protecting THS against cost overruns and hidden fees.
Contract Administration and Execution
- Oversee contract implementation from award through performance, including monitoring milestones, deliverables, change orders, and compliance with terms.
- Manage amendments, extensions, disputes, and resolutions in a timely manner.
- Track contract performance metrics, budgets, and expenditures to ensure projects stay on schedule and within financial parameters.
Contract Closeout, Reporting, and Assessment
- Administer contract closeout processes, including final inspections, lien waivers, payments, and documentation completion.
- Prepare and deliver contract performance reports, lessons learned, and vendor evaluations.
- Conduct post-project assessments to inform future procurement strategies and partner selections.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure all contracts comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as internal policies.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks throughout the lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate contract records and documentation in company systems.
Leverage Technology
- Leverage AI and advanced analytics capabilities (e.g., predictive insights, automated data processing, pattern recognition, natural language processing, or intelligent document handling) to support faster decision-making, early risk identification, trend analysis, reporting, and process optimization relevant to the role.
- Drive the integration of key operational data into centralized dashboards, business intelligence tools, or THS-approved systems such as NetSuite ERP to enable real-time visibility, automated alerts, performance tracking, and more informed oversight and collaboration across teams.
Qualifications Qualifications
- Education: Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Acquisition/Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Construction Management, or a related field; relevant experience considered in lieu of specific field of study
- Certifications: Preferred: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or similar procurement/contracting certification; familiarity with construction a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in contract management, preferably involving supplies, professional services, and/or construction contracts in logistics, state or federal government sectors, base camps and life support services, emergency and disaster response, or a related industry. Experience managing full contract lifecycles (cradle-to-grave) required. Familiarity with FAR / DFARS is a plus.
- Soft Skills: Strong negotiation and communication skills (both written and oral); excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; collaborative team player with sound judgment
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Remote work