Contracts Manager (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)

With over 55 years of experience and a team of 450+ employees, Preston Companies is built on a foundation of Quality, Integrity, and Service. At Preston Pipelines, we deliver reliable underground utility installations for projects of all sizes, supported by skilled teams and modern, sustainable equipment.

Your success matters. We offer a collaborative, inclusive work environment with opportunities for growth, professional development, and work-life balance—so you can build a rewarding career while making a real impact.

Preston Companies is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Bay Area Best Places to Work winner by the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal —marking our fifth consecutive year on the list and a #4 ranking in the 100–199 employee category. This recognition reflects our strong culture and the people who make Preston a great place to work.

Position Overview

Preston is looking for a skilled professional to join our risk management team. A reliable and dependable individual to assist and work with our other Construction Manager(s). Someone who has many years of project management experience in the public and private sector and has run projects and is familiar with all of the phases of a construction project. We need a person who loves challenges, loves to problem-solve, and is solution-oriented. A great collaborator with clear over-communication. Ability to adapt quickly to changes in urgency and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines. Additionally, either capable or willing to learn to be an asset to aid in reviews and negotiations as needed. The overall goal of this position is to support and optimize risk management/construction management as a resource for all other departments in the company to mitigate risks wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and report to the current Construction Manager
  • Interface with all companies and departments
  • Special or focus projects supervision/ involvement in Operations
    • Review of contract documents as needed including, but not limited to, agreements, specs, reports, PLAs, OCIPs, NDAs, etc.
    • Schedule review and input
    • Change order, claims, etc.
    • Communications
  • Oversight of the Contracts Team and ability to contribute support as needed
    • Oversee the review or generation of agreements including, but not limited to, upper-tier contracts, lower-tier contracts, subcontracts, procurement, service, NDAs and confidentiality agreements, consulting, software, etc.
    • Review of software agreements for Technology and other departments
    • Review of consulting agreements for company
  • Legal Liaisons for projects and company
  • Insurance Liaisons for projects and company
  • Review and support compliance efforts with safety, field, accounting/ finance, etc.
  • Review of credit applications terms and conditions for Accounting/ Finance
  • Review of bid documents as requested by Estimating including, but not limited to, agreements, specs, reports, PLAs, OCIPs, NDAs, etc.
  • Develop training concerning construction management, contracts, engineering, etc. as needed
  • Develop SOPs and templates as needed for training and policy development
• Advise/review other company literature including, but not limited to, policies and procedures as necessary

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years’ experience in project management in the ACEC industry.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related or an equivalent field
• Experience and knowledge of job-tracking, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, forecasting, etc.
• Private and public works project experience
• Change order and claims process experience
• Proficient at contract document reading and understanding including, but not limited to, agreements, plans/drawings, specifications, schedules, geotechnical reports, etc.
• Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) and Time Impact Analysis (TIAs)

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth.

• Pay Range: $135,000–$170,000, annually, based on experience and role requirements
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Financial Benefits: Retirement savings plans with potential employer contributions
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Development: Access to training, certifications, and opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Additional Perks: Additional company-provided and voluntary benefits may be available based on eligibility

Location

• This position hybrid based out of Milpitas, CA.

• Expect to do some travel within the Bay Area and Sacramento.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Preston Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If this role sounds like a great fit, we'd love to hear from you!