Contract Manager

Location: Irvine (HQ)

At ARKANCE USA, LLC, we empower design, engineering, construction, and manufacturing teams to work smarter, deliver stronger outcomes, and build a better world. As part of the global ARKANCE Group - a trusted partner with deep industry expertise, innovative technology solutions, and high-performing teams across 19 countries - we bring together technology, consulting, and services that help organizations transform how they design, build, and operate.

Our culture is built on our people and our values - guided by integrity, innovation, customer success, education, financial responsibility, and an employee-first mindset. We believe that when great people come together around a shared purpose and set of values, we create lasting value for our customers, our communities, and each other.

Job Description Summary

The Contract Manager is responsible for managing the intake, coordination, workflow, and administration of contract requests across the organization. This role serves as the primary intake channel for contract-related requests, helps ensure that contract documentation accurately reflects the applicable business transaction, and supports the Legal Department through effective use and administration of the company’s contract lifecycle management system.

The Contract Manager will work closely with business stakeholders, attorneys, sales, operations, finance, procurement, and other internal teams to collect necessary information, generate standard-form agreements, coordinate review of counterparty-drafted documents, maintain an orderly contract repository, and help drive consistent and efficient contracting practices.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.

Three or more years of experience in contract administration, contract management, legal operations, sales operations, procurement, or a related function required.

Experience using a contract lifecycle management system, document management system, CRM, or similar workflow platform preferred.

Familiarity with commercial contracts, including NDAs, services agreements, statements of work, order forms, amendments, purchase terms, and vendor agreements.

Ability to understand business transactions and translate commercial context into accurate contract documentation.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple requests, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Sound judgment in identifying issues that require escalation to attorneys or business leadership.

Ability to explain routine contract positions to business stakeholders and, within approved guidelines, to customers or other counterparties in a practical and professional manner.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, electronic signature platforms, and contract or document management tools.