Construction Contracts Manager

Responsibilities: Cost Management & Financial Reporting  Prepare and reconcile monthly job cost reports in Oracle ERP; develop and maintain project budget and cash flow forecasting models in coordination with Project Managers and Finance  Perform weekly cost reporting and variance analysis across the active project portfolio  Coordinate monthly accruals with the Finance team to ensure costs are recorded in the correct period  Support CIP (Construction in Progress) reviews with the Fixed Assets team and process asset capitalization upon project close-out  Contracts & Procurement Administration  Review project contracts, statements of work, and amendments to assess financial requirements and identify contractual risk prior to execution  Process and track contractor and consultant change orders; maintain PO commitments and contract records in Oracle ERP  Submit, track, and maintain purchase orders in coordination with the Procurement team  Review and approve contractor and supplier invoices in coordination with Project Managers to ensure accuracy and budget alignment  Provide financial and risk input on new contracts and statements of work developed by Project Managers and Legal  Risk & Compliance  Manage lien waiver compliance across all active projects  Ensure contractor and vendor insurance certificates are current and meet contract requirements at all times  Ensure contract execution and payment processes comply with internal controls, segregation of duties requirements, and applicable accounting standards  Provide audit support including documentation gathering, audit trail maintenance, and response to auditor inquiries  Ensure project close-out procedures and all financial documentation are complete and properly archived  Cross-Functional Coordination  Serve as the primary liaison between Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams on all contract and cost-related matters  Coordinate with Project Managers following OAC (Owner-Architect-Contractor) meetings to capture and process cost and contract impacts from project progress updates  Support the capital process team on project funding, approvals, and reporting requirements  Minimum 5+ years of experience in construction contracts management, construction accounting, or a related owner-side role  Proficient in Oracle ERP or a comparable enterprise financial system  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial modeling and reporting  Solid understanding of construction cost accounting principles including job costing, cash flow forecasting, accruals, and CIP  Experience managing lien waivers, insurance compliance, and contractor payment processes  Strong working knowledge of purchase order and change order administration  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work across Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Construction teams  Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment  Preferred  Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Accounting, Finance, or a related field  Experience in an owner-side corporate real estate, capital projects environment or contractor-side contract management.  Familiarity with Procore or a comparable construction project management platform  Experience supporting financial processes in a publicly traded company  WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. 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