Construction Contract Manager

Job Posting: Contract Manager Location: Edwards Air Force Base, California Defender Contracting & Construction (DCC) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Contract Manager to lead our team at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support mission-critical construction and engineering projects as part of a Military Construction (MILCON) program, Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract. As a federal contractor, DCC specializes in delivering efficient, high-quality construction services to military installations nationwide. Our work at Edwards AFB involves managing high-volume, multi-discipline maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects that are critical to the operations at the base. About the Role The Contract Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the SABER contract, ensuring compliance with federal standards, managing subcontractors, and overseeing project execution teams that managed projects from inception to close-out. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to handle simultaneous task orders (TOs) across a variety of disciplines. Key Responsibilities · Provide comprehensive contract management, including subcontract purchasing and administration. · Review material submittals, shop drawings, and develop detailed cost proposals. · Negotiate terms, award, and modify contracts. · Manage a team of Project Managers, Quality Control Managers, and Superintendents supporting the contract. · Represent DCC in joint Government/Contractor weekly status meetings, negotiations, pre-performance site visits, pre-final, and final inspections. · Align site visits, design development, and project timelines with contractual requirements to ensure compliance and maintain CPARS ratings. · Manage the team through all phases of construction from inception to closeout to ensure competitive pricing, scope alignment, contractual requirements, and closeout. · Ensure compliance with all contract terms, specifications, and federal regulations. · Respond promptly to contract-related emergencies (within 1 hour) and routine issues (within 8 hours). What We Are Looking For Candidates must meet the following qualifications: Required: · Experience: 10+ years of experience as a primary manager of contracts similar to MILCON, or managing multi-discipline commercial construction projects for a general contracting firm. · Strong organizational and project management skills. · Proven experience managing subcontractors and vendors. · Ability to obtain access to a U.S. military installation (subject to pre-employment background checks). · Must be a U.S. citizen. Preferred: · Familiarity with SABER, JOCC, MACC, or MATOC contracts. · Knowledge of Procore, Microsoft Project, and line-item pricing software. · Experience with relationship-based contracting and fostering client trust through transparent and reliable operations. · Possesses a proactive solutions-based mindset. Join Our Mission At DCC, we unite expertise and innovation to support the essential missions of our federal clients. If you are ready to advance your career in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply. To see what other opportunities are available, visit https://infiniteenergy-ec.com/ Pay: $107,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to pass a background check and obtain access to a U.S. military installation (such as Edwards AFB)? Do you have experience working on federal construction contracts such as SABER, JOCC, MACC, or MATOC? Are you a U.S. Citizen? How many years of experience do you have as a primary manager of contracts similar to MILCON, or managing multi-discipline commercial construction projects? Work Location: In person