Contract Manager

Definition of Contract Management processes, procedures, guidelines, forms and templates.

Provide commercial assessment of terms and conditions, risks, and assumptions during Bid Phase.

Monitor, support, and report on all customers, JV/Partner, and sub-contractor contract-related commercial impacts

and risks, to or from Hitachi (For example - placing customer on notice for delays/impacts, contract changes/credits,

or defending against assertions/claims.).

Develop, implement and ensure compliance with appropriate strategic commercial approach, based on contract type

(I.e. FFP, T&M, etc.).

Develop and implement contract management infrastructure. (I.e. maintenance of contractual records and

documentation, contract correspondence, contractual changes, status reports, tools, etc.).

Monitor schedule impacts to baseline schedule, in conjunction with Project Planner.

Monitor project contracts to ensure compliance until completion.

Claims preparation support and disputes handling in accordance with the contract provisions.

Support Project Manager with proper negotiation and management of variation orders to maximize returns.

Proper implementation of contractual aspects related to Key shared accountabilities

Support BU in Client business conditions monitoring, by recommending adjustments to commercial strategies and targets contract close-out, extension or renewal.

Commercial and contractual management of subcontractors after subcontract award. Serve as the point of contact for subcontractors on contractual matters. Act as contractual “middleman” between company employees and contractors, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations and claims.

Maintain contractual records and documentation and ensuring procedures are in place for control of all contract correspondence, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all assigned projects. Conduct periodic audits/reviews of same.

Drafting and/or reviewing key project correspondence about commercial content.

Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policy. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies.

Identify and manage project commercial and contracting risks and coordinate mitigation measures and contractual insurance requirements.