# Contract Manager

> Panelmatic · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-10

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** INC

## Description

**About Us:**

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Contract Manager to oversee the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, execution, compliance monitoring, renewal, and resolution. This is a customer-facing role that requires regular interaction with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders to manage contractual matters, resolve issues, and support strong business relationships. This position may be suited to a paralegal or a professional with extensive experience in contract management who can balance legal, commercial, and relationship-management responsibilities.

**Job Duties:**

-   Draft, review, negotiate, execute, and manage contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle.
-   Manage customer, vendor, and other commercial agreements to protect the company’s legal and business interests.
-   Monitor contract compliance, performance, obligations, and key deadlines to ensure terms and conditions are met.
-   Conduct periodic contract reviews to identify risks, resolve issues, and support amendments, renewals, and redrafts as needed.
-   Provide contract guidance and practical support to internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and business terms.
-   Resolve contract-related conflicts and support the business in addressing disputes or non-compliance issues.
-   Maintain clear communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding contract status, requirements, and outstanding actions.
-   Ensure contract records, documentation, and related communications are accurate, organized, and up to date.

## Requirements

**Minimum Qualifications:**

-   Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business administration, or a related discipline.
-   Strong knowledge of contract law and contract administration principles.
-   Prior experience working as a Contract Manager or in a closely related role.
-   Proven contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
-   High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
-   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
-   Ability to interpret contract language and translate obligations into practical business actions.

 **Preferred Qualifications:**

-   Certification or specialization in contract law or contract management
-   Working knowledge of contract management systems or software
-    Ability to multi-task and work independently
-   Paralegal background or significant hands-on experience in contract management
-   Experience supporting both customer-facing and vendor-facing agreements

## Benefits

-   Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
-   100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
-   80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e. employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
-   401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4% 
-   Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
-   PTO and paid holidays provided
-   Career advancement opportunities
-   Competitive wages
-   Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years

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