Munters
Munters
Munters develops energy-efficient air treatment and climate control systems for industries where precise environmental conditions are essential. Its solutions include dehumidification, air cooling, and liquid cooling technologies used across data centers, agriculture, battery production, and other industrial applications. The company combines manufacturing expertise with a focus on sustainability, helping customers improve operational efficiency and reduce emissions. With roots dating to 1955, Munters offers opportunities to work on climate technology serving industrial customers worldwide.

Contracts Manager – Virginia (Remote)

Munters seeks a Contracts Manager to negotiate complex commercial agreements for its data center technologies business. This role manages contractual risk, disputes, and customer negotiations supporting mission-critical infrastructure.

Description

  • Review, redline, negotiate, and administer customer contracts, master agreements, purchase orders, subcontracts, statements of work, amendments, and related commercial documents.
  • Assess liability, indemnification, warranty, liquidated damages, termination, intellectual property, payment, insurance, and delivery provisions.
  • Identify commercial and contractual risks, then develop practical alternatives and fallback positions.
  • Collaborate with Legal Counsel on significant legal matters, unusual exposures, disputes, and contract deviations.
  • Compare purchase orders with governing agreements to identify conflicting or additional terms.
  • Help address warranty claims, delay notices, liquidated damages claims, and other commercial disputes.
  • Work with Sales, Operations, Project Management, Finance, and leadership throughout negotiations.
  • Maintain contract records, negotiation histories, approvals, and documentation of material deviations.
  • Create and maintain contract playbooks, clause libraries, approval matrices, and negotiation guidance.
  • Analyze recurring contract risks and recommend improvements to commercial processes.
  • Support customer negotiations, business meetings, and project requirements through necessary travel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, construction management, legal studies, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • At least five years of experience reviewing, negotiating, or managing commercial contracts.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently review and redline complex commercial agreements.
  • Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation, including liability limits, indemnification, warranties, liquidated damages, intellectual property, termination, and cancellation.
  • Sound commercial judgment with the ability to convert complex contract language into practical business decisions.
  • Excellent written communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple negotiations and competing priorities effectively.
  • Experience in manufacturing, engineering equipment, construction, data centers, HVAC, industrial equipment, or project-based environments is preferred.
  • Contract management training or certification is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel for customer negotiations, business meetings, and project requirements.
  • Offers are contingent on applicable pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and vacation.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Flexible work opportunities.
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
  • Conference and training opportunities.
  • Company-sponsored events and team-building activities.

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