Partnership and Contracts Manager V (Construction)

Job Title: Partnership and Contracts Manager V (Construction)

Location: Remote

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $58/hr $65/hr (W2)

Job ID: 374353

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Construction - Partnership and Contracts Manager V to join our team supporting a global data center portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in large-scale commercial or industrial construction contract management, deal-to-contract processes, and cross-functional risk and cost containment and a proven ability to draft, negotiate, and administer complex contracts while improving policies, playbooks, and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end contract management including intake, drafting, negotiation, and administration.


• Maintain and improve contracts playbooks, procedures, and supporting systems.


• Ensure executed agreements are complete, accurate, and communicated to relevant stakeholders to support implementation.


• Review and optimize policies and procedures from quote creation through final signature.


• Verify documentation, approvals, and escalations meet Service Level Agreements and governance requirements.


• Partner with business leads on complex operations and capital improvement initiatives with significant spend and risk.


• Lead cross-functional efforts to manage contractual risk and drive cost containment.


• Develop and continuously refine deal-to-contract strategies that comply with internal controls and policies.


• Serve as liaison between the business and Legal to resolve business and legal risk issues during formation, negotiation, and post-execution administration.


• Coordinate resolutions with Legal, Risk Management, Corporate Contracts Governance, and Compliance teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale commercial or industrial construction contract management.


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Legal Studies, Business Administration, English, Engineering, Construction Administration, or similar.


• Proficiency with contract management software or systems for drafting, processing, and recording contracts and purchase transactions.


• Experience with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) delivery methods.

Preferred Skills:

• Graduate degree in Law (J.D. or LL.M.), Contract Management, Legal Studies, or a closely related field.


• Familiarity with data center project and program service categories, including consulting, engineering, R&D, quality, testing, inspection, building management systems, furniture, artwork, and facilities O&M.


• Experience operating in cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders.


• Experience leveraging AI for efficiency in redlining, comparisons, and contract abstracts.


• Experience developing processes and continuous improvements in contracts playbooks and deal-to-contract intake and pipelines.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.