Contracts Manager

Description

• Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
• Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems on projects
• Issue Internal Change Orders as required
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
• Pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
• Develop claims settlement agreements
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
• Implement risk mitigation strategies
• Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
• Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
• Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with GE entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other claims against Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Companies
• Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
• Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers
• Manage the project handoff from sales to the project management team. This includes, Contract page turn, Contract risk review, Commercial Deliverables, request proof of insurance, oversee payment securities and obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner
• Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections
• Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
• Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors

Requirements

• Working hours must be around the EST time zone to accommodate business and clients
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Legal or Management
• 5+ years claims management experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with 3+ years of experience in Contracts Management, project management experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) Power Plants, or similar
• Contract reading and writing experience
• A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness
• Construction claims negotiation experience
• Must be located in the Central Time Zone (CST) or Eastern Time Zone (EST)
• Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Claims and contract management experience
• Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
• Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required
• Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance