Contract Manager (Semiconductor Foundry Fab)

Role & Responsibility

- Lead contract negotiation and finalization with subcontractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and commercial strategy.
- Draft, review, and manage various construction-related contracts including subcontracts, service agreements, change orders, and amendments.
- Analyze and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for subcontractor communications during project
execution, including reviewing and responding to official letters, RFIs, claims, and notices.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (legal, project management, cost control, procurement) to ensure consistent interpretation and implementation of contract terms.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with contract obligations, project specifications, safety standards, and relevant U.S. regulations (e.g., FAR, Davis-Bacon Act, CHIPS Act if applicable).
- Participate in regular progress payment reviews, evaluate subcontractor deliverables,
and contribute to final settlement and closeout processes.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date contract documentation, including negotiation records, correspondence logs, and change tracking.
- Support dispute resolution, claim defense, or audit procedures as necessary by providing contract-related insights and evidence.

Qualification

- Strong understanding of construction laws, contract terms, and cost management principles.
- Bachelors Degree or Paralegal Certificate
- Proven experience as a Claims or Contract Manager in the construction industry, either with owner, main contractor or subcontractor.
- Very strong verbal & written communication skills, especially in a contentious environment
- Comfortable working in a multinational highly diverse multi-lingual environment
- Ability to handle issues related to a fast-track mega project with multiple subcontract types (Lump Sum, Cost Plus Fee and Time & Material bases)
- At least 5 ~ 10 years of experience with subcontract or construction contracts
- Ability to quickly analyze extremely dense contracts, often averaging over 100 pages
- Ability to manage many competing tasks and to quickly triage by priority with minimal external input

Preferred Qualification:
- Masters degree in Civil, Mechanical, Architectural or Electrical Engineering
- Juris Doctor or Master of Laws
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in construction projects, either with a main contractor or subcontractor
- Experience with dispute resolution and/or arbitration in the construction industry.
- Understanding Primavera 6 program/ Project Management Certified (PMP)