Senior Contracts Manager, Workplace & Facilities
Anduril· Core Operations : Real Estate & Facilities : Facilities
Costa Mesa$142k - $188kFull-timePosted 6d ago
About the role
Senior Contracts Manager responsible for high-dollar, complex contracts across facilities, workplace, and real estate functions. Owns full contract lifecycle for multi-million-dollar vendor and service agreements supporting corporate campuses and manufacturing sites; serves as principal commercial strategist, lead negotiator, and compliance partner for operations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contractual and commercial advisor to Real Estate & Workplace leadership, procurement teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Lead sourcing strategies, commercial evaluations, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) across all workplace and facilities functions (e.g., MEP maintenance, janitorial, security services, corporate amenities, and tenant improvements).
- Structure multi-million-dollar agreements using optimal pricing models (Fixed Price, T&M, Cost-Reimbursable) that balance speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
- Lead end-to-end negotiations for complex Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and vendor contracts.
- Redline commercial terms, liability provisions, indemnifications, and warranties to minimize risk and protect company interests.
- Partner with operations leads to develop robust, measurable Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards.
- Establish performance management systems and governance frameworks to track vendor adherence to contractual obligations and SLAs.
- Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and partner with key suppliers to drive continuous operational improvement.
- Manage formal change control procedures to evaluate, negotiate, and execute scope changes, equitable adjustments, and contract amendments.
- Act as lead mediator and strategist for supplier disputes, claims, cost variances, and termination procedures.
- Ensure all agreements adhere to internal governance controls, procurement policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Administration, Pre-Law, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial transactions, contract administration, or strategic sourcing, with a demonstrated history of managing multi-million-dollar services and infrastructure agreements.
- Direct experience structuring and managing operational contracts across facilities operations, real estate, plant maintenance, or workplace services.
- Advanced capability redlining commercial terms and conditions (T&Cs) independently, with minimal escalation.
- Strong ability to analyze supplier cost breakdowns, pricing indexes, total cost of ownership (TCO), and commercial risk exposure.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional executives and external partners.
Skills
Required:Contract negotiationCommercial strategySLA/KPI development
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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