Contract Manager
Location: Norwalk, CT - Hybrid - We are accepting candidates in the New York, New Jersey & Connecticut surrounding areas.
GameChange Energy is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the booming solar industry. We are a leader in the solar racking and tracker industry with a dynamic and driven team passionate about changing the game in solar. Our products are designed to be the fastest installing and most cost-effective in the industry.
We are looking to hire a Contract Manager to support the contract lifecycle (review, drafting, execution, tracking, and closeout) to enable business objectives and reduce contractual/compliance risk, while coordinating with internal teams and external parties, including maintaining records and supporting purchase order (PO) processes.
Contract Manager Role and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and redline standard products and services agreements (contracts/subcontracts, NDAs, amendments) using templates; prepare redlines and short contract summaries.
- Track key dates, deliverables, renewals, and milestones; maintain organized contract files and a basic tracking log/database.
- Enter, update, and track contract and supplier documentation and ensure key data, status, and approvals are current.
- Support statement of work (SOW) and purchase order (PO) review by confirming required terms/attachments, coordinating internal routing/approvals, and maintaining records.
- Support proposal/bid activities by reviewing terms and flagging issues (scope, pricing terms, flow-downs, schedule, IP, confidentiality).
- Coordinate with Legal, Finance, Business Development, Project Management, Logistics and Operations to gather inputs and ensure smooth execution and documentation.
- Identify and escalate contractual and compliance risks; and respond to information/document requests.
Contract Manager Skills and Education Requirements:
- 1–3 years of experience as a contract manager, legal ops, project coordination, or legal support involving agreements and documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business; Legal) or related practical experience.
- Working knowledge of basic contract concepts (terms/conditions, confidentiality, deliverables, change management) and comfort reading contract language.
- Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple requests and keep records accurate.
- Clear written and verbal communication; able to summarize key terms and follow up on outstanding items.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with contract management tools is a plus.
- Strong understanding of contract principles, legal terminology, and compliance practices.
Salary: $65,000-$70,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Norwalk, CT - Hybrid - We are accepting candidates in the New York, New Jersey & Connecticut surrounding areas.
Business Office professional attire when in office setting. PPE and GCS attire for onsite visits.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Principals only. GameChange Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. PLEASE NO AGENCY CONTACTS.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience as a contract manager, legal operations professional, project coordinator, or legal support professional involving agreements and documentation
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal studies, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Working knowledge of basic contract concepts, including terms and conditions, confidentiality, deliverables, and change management
- Ability to read and understand contract language
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple requests and maintain accurate records
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to summarize key terms and follow up on outstanding items
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong understanding of contract principles, legal terminology, and compliance practices
- Experience with contract management tools
What We Do
GameChange Solar designs and supplies solar trackers, fixed-tilt racking, and balance-of-systems (BOS) solutions for utility-scale and ground-mounted solar projects worldwide. Its products and services span hardware, software, and engineering design, supported by innovative design, high-volume manufacturing, and customer-focused project support. The systems are built to install efficiently, perform reliably over decades, and help solar facilities optimize energy production as part of the transition to renewable energy.
