New

Contract Manager

T2 UES, Inc.
100000.00 To 150000.00 (USD) Annually
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Jun 12, 2025
Kiwa (Parent Company to T2 Utility Engineers) is seeking a Contract Manager that acts as a strategic partner, responsible for negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts that support Kiwa North America's Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services. This role ensures contracts are legally compliant, commercially sound, and operationally practical-enabling efficient service delivery across the organization. Responsibilities: Contract Negotiation & Management Lead negotiations and contract drafting for testing, inspection, and certification services. Ensure alignment of contract terms with company goals and legal standards. Manage the full contract lifecycle: execution, tracking, renewals, and termination. Maintain contract records in line with internal policies and procedures. Risk Management & Compliance Conduct risk assessments to identify legal or commercial exposure. Ensure contracts meet legal, regulatory, and industry requirements. Monitor performance and proactively resolve disputes or non-compliance. Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory Serve as liaison between Legal, Sales, Operations, Finance, and external partners. Provide guidance on contract interpretation and risk mitigation. Support leadership with data-driven insights and contract recommendations. Continuous Improvement & Industry Awareness Stay current on developments impacting the TIC industry. Improve internal processes around contract workflows. Assist with claims management and dispute resolution when needed. Qualifications: Experience: Strong background in contract management, procurement, or legal operations. Experience in TIC or multinational environments preferred. Proven success negotiating international and vendor agreements. Education: Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Supply Chain, or related field. Legal education or experience strongly preferred. Skills: Deep understanding of contract law and commercial negotiations. Skilled in drafting and reviewing complex agreements. Strong communicator with analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proficient in CMS tools and Microsoft Office. Able to work independently and cross-functionally. Location: Houston, TX, 77024 Schedule: Full-time About Kiwa: Kiwa North America is part of the Kiwa Group. The company was established in 1948 in the Netherlands and provides safety-related certification, testing, inspection, auditing, advising and training services to a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, service companies and consumers. Kiwa is a fast-growing company and employs over 10.000 people in 35 countries. The total Revenue is around 1.3 billion Euro(www.kiwa.com). Since 2021 Kiwa is part of the SHV Group. SHV is a Dutch family-owned multinational company with more than 60,000 employees and a turnover of euro 26 billion (www.shv.nl). We Offer a Complete Benefits Package! In addition to the opportunity to grow and advance, we offer competitive salaries, paid training, and comprehensive benefits with options to meet your needs, including; Paid time off Paid holidays Company provided cell phone or cell phone allowance Medical and prescription drug coverage - multiple plan options Flexible Spending (FSA), Dependent Care (DCA), or Health Savings (HSA) accounts Dental Vision Employee Assistance Programs Parental, Family and Medical leave 401-K retirement plan w/company match Life insurance Short / long term disability Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts and perks * Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background, and reference screening. Kiwa Group North America is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment or application process, please contact Human Resources. Kiwa Group North America does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Kiwa Group North America employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Kiwa/ T2 Utility Engineers and approved by the Kiwa/ T2 Utility Engineers Talent Acquisition Team.