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With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants.   With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX Technologies is a collaborative organization where every employee contributes to our success. As a Contracts Manager for the HVAC Segment, you will support the development and oversight of effective contract administration across all products and services. This role partners with business units to review and negotiate contract terms, advise on deal structure, and draft or evaluate a variety of commercial agreements-including confidentiality, supply, purchase, procurement, and agency contracts. You will also provide guidance on general contractual matters and support executive leadership and the Segment General Counsel on key initiatives. 

The ideal candidate is a strategic partner and analytical problemsolver who balances business objectives with risk management. Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external customers, you will help identify and mitigate contractual risks while enabling practical, businessfocused solutions. 

The position is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

1. Contract Administration & Risk Management

• Manage and enhance contract administration processes across HVAC business units. 
• Ensure that financial, legal, and risk considerations are properly evaluated during contract review and negotiation.
• Manage and refine templates, master agreements, fallback language, negotiation playbooks, and termsandconditions matrices. 
• Drive continuous improvement of contract intake and approval workflows. 

1. Cross-Functional Contract Execution

• Partner with teams across Sales, Engineering, Sourcing, Risk Management, and Operations to review, negotiate, and finalize contracts and commercial terms. 
• Support bid reviews, master terms management, and alignment with corporate standards and insurance requirements. 

1. Business Support & Continuous Improvement

•  Deliver contractrelated training and serve as a resource for daytoday contract interpretation and issue resolution. 
• Partnering with Legal and IT to assess and implement AIenabled tools that improve contract review, data extraction, and overall efficiency. 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Legal Studies, Finance, or related field preferred).
• Formal training or coursework in contract management, business law, or risk management is a plus.

Required Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in contract administration, business law, or related environment.
• Demonstrated experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with executive-level professionalism.
• Exceptional analytical ability with sound business judgment.
• Strong process and systems mindset; able to identify, analyze, and resolve issues effectively.
• Proven customer service orientation with ability to meet commitments to internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.

Ideal Experience & Skills

• Experience managing a CLM platform-Ironclad strongly preferred. 
• Experience with AIenabled contractreview workflows is a plus. 
• Experience supporting crossfunctional teams in sales, legal, or commercial operations. 
• Background in the data center industry or complex construction projects. 

Travel & Working Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Onsite office environment, Monday - Friday; Hybrid work schedule available after satisfactory completion of probationary period
• Occasional travel may be required to support customer, legal, or business meetings.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Office environment with varying noise levels

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.