Construction Contract Manager

Description

The Contract Manager shall manage and oversee all contract-management functions per the assigned project and coordinate with the Commercial Manager and project team on matters necessary for maintaining compliance with all relative contracts, customer requirements, and applicable law.

• Assist and support the project team in the preparation of prime-contract notices, change requests, claims, and all other related contractual correspondence involving assigned subcontracts.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external monthly reports on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify and report subcontractor commercial and contractual issues within the constraints of the prime contract, customer requirements, and applicable law.
• Fairly evaluate subcontractor changes and claims with respect to cause, effect, entitlement, pricing, and substantiation.
• As needed, support the Procurement team with preparation of contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance and manage maintenance of required contractual securities and insurance policies of assigned subcontracts.
• Assist the project team with contractual and commercial matters by developing strategies and providing recommendations to prevent, mitigate and/or transfer risk exposure.
• Assist the project team in the development and implementation of contract-management policies, procedures, and systems.
• Enforce and defend contractual interests of assigned subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain logs, documents, correspondence, and registers for subcontractor contract files, correspondence, changes, claims, and risks & opportunities.
• Complete all contract close-out activities at the conclusion of the project, including validation of all commercial obligations of assigned subcontracts.
• Prepare and/or review draft contractual correspondence for assigned subcontracts.

Requirements

• Commercial acumen with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong negotiating skills with the ability to lead or support commercial/contractual negotiations with subcontractors, customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Bachelor's degree in business, construction management or related degree. MBA or JD degree preferred.
• Requires the ability to physically operate standard office equipment, i.e., laptop, phone, keyboard, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods.
• Ability to work within internationally staffed teams.
• Ability to interact with and present to Executives, Directors, and Managers across the project team, company, and externally
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a contract-management role within the construction industry, or 3 years’ experience directly managing contracts within the heavy civils construction industry.
• Requires visual ability to perform tasks: preparing and analyzing data, plans, drawings, outlines, viewing a computer, and extensive reading.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate at multiple levels of operations, personnel, and functional staff.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Relocation Assistance (if applicable).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance