Commercial Contracts Manager (Denver)

Job Title: Commercial Contracts Manager

Location: Denver, CO (Full-Time Onsite)

Job Overview:

A well-established and growing industry leader is seeking a Commercial Contracts Manager to support complex projects across a large regional operation. This role serves as a key business partner to operations, finance, legal, and leadership teams, helping manage commercial risk, contract administration, and compliance activities throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an opportunity for a professional who enjoys negotiating agreements, evaluating risk, influencing business decisions, and partnering with stakeholders to support successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Review, negotiate, and administer commercial agreements and contracts

• Support bid, proposal, and RFP processes from a risk and commercial perspective

• Evaluate contractual, financial, and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies

• Partner with project, operations, finance, and leadership teams throughout the project lifecycle

• Assist with insurance, bonding, compliance, and contractual requirements

• Conduct due diligence activities and evaluate business partner risk

• Support resolution of contract-related issues, claims, and disputes

• Prepare reporting and analysis related to commercial performance and risk exposure

• Drive process improvements and promote best practices across project teams

What We're Looking For:

• 2 years of experience in contract administration, commercial management, project accounting, risk management, procurement, finance, or a related function

• Experience supporting bids, proposals, RFPs, contracts, or commercial transactions

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Experience working cross-functionally with business and operational stakeholders

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience negotiating commercial agreements and contract terms

• Exposure to risk management, insurance, bonding, or compliance functions

• Construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, professional services, or project-based industry experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• Professional certifications or advanced credentials are a plus

If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply today for a confidential discussion.

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Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

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· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).