Director, Pro - Contracts

Position Purpose

The Director of Contracts is responsible for the strategic oversight development negotiation and administration of all construction and development-related contracts. This role ensures that contracts with builders subcontractors and construction partners align with organizational goals mitigate risk comply with legal and regulatory requirements and support operational efficiency. In addition this role will be the lead for all government agency negotiations and contracts.

The Director acts as a key liaison between sales legal finance procurement and executive leadership providing guidance on contract structure risk management and performance standards while driving consistency and best practices across all agreements.

Key Responsibilities

25 - Contract Negotiation & Execution

Lead or oversee negotiations with builders general contractors and key construction partners.

Review and approve contract terms including pricing scope schedules warranties indemnification insurance and dispute resolution.

Partner with Legal to address complex or high-risk contractual issues.

Ensure timely execution amendments and renewals of all contracts.

25 - Contract Strategy & Governance

Develop and maintain standardized builder contract templates terms and conditions.

Establish contract governance frameworks approval workflows and compliance controls.

Ensure contracts align with company risk tolerance financial objectives and operational standards.

Lead continuous improvement of contract processes policies and documentation.

15 - Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the primary contract advisor to construction procurement finance and operations teams.

Align builder contracts with budgeting forecasting and cost control initiatives.

Support sourcing and vendor selection processes with contract expertise.

Communicate contract expectations and obligations clearly to internal stakeholders.

15 - Leadership & Team Development

Lead mentor and develop a contracts management team if applicable.

Set priorities performance goals and development plans for direct reports.

Promote a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.

20 - Risk Management & Compliance

Identify assess and mitigate contractual and operational risks associated with builder agreements.

Ensure compliance with local state and federal construction regulations and company policies.

Monitor insurance bonding licensing and compliance requirements for builders.

Support dispute resolution claims management and escalation processes as needed.

Direct Manager

Direct Reports

Typically reports to SR DIR National Accounts

This Position has 2 direct reports

Travel Requirements

Typically requires overnight travel 5 to 20 of the time.

Physical Requirements

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctor JD MBA or advanced degree.

Experience in residential homebuilding commercial construction or real estate development.

Familiarity with contract lifecycle management CLM systems.

Experience leading teams or managing large contract portfolios.

Minimum Education

The knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelors degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education

The knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a masters degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience

5

Preferred Years of Work Experience

No additional years of work experience

Minimum Leadership Experience

3 years of previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience

No additional experience

Certifications

None

Competencies

Business Insights

Decision Quality

Global Perspective

Manages Complexity

Financial Acumen

Strategic Mindset

Strategic thinking and risk assessment

Contract negotiation and drafting expertise

Leadership and influence

Attention to detail and analytical skills

Strong business judgment

Ability to balance legal rigor with operational practicality