Senior Contracts Manager, Workplace & Facilities

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 5+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026

At a glance

The Senior Contracts Manager, Workplace & Facilities will manage high-dollar, complex contracts across all facilities, workplace, and real estate functions.
This role serves as the principal commercial strategist, lead negotiator, and compliance partner for operations, overseeing the full contract lifecycle for multi-million-dollar vendor and service agreements.

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.
Structure multi-million-dollar agreements using optimal pricing models 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.
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.
Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and drive continuous operational improvement.
Manage formal change control procedures to evaluate, negotiate, and execute scope changes and contract amendments.
Act as lead mediator and strategist for supplier disputes, claims, cost variances, and termination procedures.

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.
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.
Strong ability to analyze supplier cost breakdowns, pricing indexes, total cost of ownership (TCO), and commercial risk exposure.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Prior contract management experience within the Aerospace, Defense, or High-Tech Manufacturing sectors.
Familiarity with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) contractual requirements, OSHA guidelines, and construction/lien law.