Contracts Manager

Project Overview:

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• Subcontract Management Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various subcontract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Subcontract Management
• Manages assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties
• Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, and other major matters
• Manage moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement
• Subcontract Formation: Conforms and ensures subcontract execution
• Directs negotiation in the commitment of subcontracts
• Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned
• Prepares bidders’ lists and pre-qualifies bidders
• Forms bid request packages and issues bid request packages to approved bidders
• Coordinates bidders’ questions and answers to those questions Receives bids and evaluates bids commercially
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summary and recommendations
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares subcontract documents for execution
• Prepares and organizes assigned meetings, such as pre-bid, bid clarification and pre-award meetings, for the purpose of ensuring complete understanding and agreement between Bechtel, the customer and contractor on all contractual matters
• After reviewing plan and agenda with supervisor, conducts meeting and prepares and issues meeting notes delineating important statements, required actions and schedules

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficiency in all phases of the contract lifecycle of moderately complex construction contracts, framework agreements, and services contracts.
• Developing various contract types and associated pricing arrangements.
• Experience in negotiating legal terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, and claims and dispute resolution.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with all levels of project functional groups.
• Proficiency in MS Office software suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Total Rewards/Benefits:

• For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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