Project & Contract Manager

Project & Contract Manager
Rosemead, CA (Hybrid- 2 Days Onsite a week)
Contract (18 Months + Possible extension)
 
Pay rate: $45-48 an hour on W2 (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Project & Contract Manager to oversee physical security technology projects and manage commercial contract operations. The ideal candidate will have strong project management, contract negotiation, financial tracking, and stakeholder management skills, along with experience handling medium to large-scale capital projects.
This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, legal stakeholders, and corporate security teams to ensure successful project execution, compliance, and operational excellence.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management

• Independently manage a portfolio of physical security technology capital projects ranging from $10K to $1M.
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using MS Project.
• Track project scope, schedule, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Conduct project risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Present project updates during daily, weekly, and monthly status meetings.
• Coordinate vendor activities to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Support monthly financial variance reporting for assigned projects.
• Prepare project charters, business cases, and project documentation.
• Participate in field assessments, job walks, and project scope evaluations.
• Review vendor reports and ensure work quality aligns with company standards.
• Promote and maintain project safety standards and safe work practices.

• Review, draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including:
  • Consulting Services Agreements
  • Statements of Work (SOW)
  • Marketing & Promotion Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
  • Recruiting Agreements
  • Online Advertising Insertion Orders
  • Other commercial and e-commerce agreements
• Interpret contractual language and incorporate legal and business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, financial policies, and revenue recognition guidelines.
• Review non-standard contract requests and coordinate approvals with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records and update the internal contract management system.
• Monitor contract expirations and manage renewals where applicable.
• Collaborate with internal teams on contract template updates and revisions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between departments for contract-related matters.
• Upload and maintain all executed agreements within the contract management system.
• Support legal and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a related field.
• 2+ years of contract management experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of project, program, and contract management principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing project budgets and financial forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and project scheduling tools.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Construction drawings
  • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) drawings
  • Electrical single-line and logic diagrams
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills.

• PMP Certification
• Experience with OSHA safety standards
• Experience in physical security systems and infrastructure projects