R10100300 Contracts Manager (Open)

Location:

Houston, TX (HO) - Engineering - E&C Houston We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

The document outlines the job description for a Contracts Manager. This exempt position, supervised by the Director of Contracts, requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Legal and 5-10 years of experience. The role involves managing contracts, developing strategies, monitoring risks, and ensuring contractual awareness within project teams. Responsibilities also include facilitating communication, supporting legal and procurement claims, and supporting audits. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of contract management principles and tools, and an understanding of plant engineering.

This exempt position, supervised by the Director of Contracts, requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, or Legal and 5-10 years of experience. The role involves managing contracts, developing strategies, monitoring risks, and ensuring contractual awareness within project teams. Responsibilities also include facilitating communication, supporting legal and procurement claims, and supporting audits. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of contract management principles and tools, and an understanding of plant engineering.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● Participates in the Front End phase to provide its view on the operability of the contract under negotiation.

● Preparation and management of Air Liquide E&C Group Contracts, in accordance with Group Contracts Guidelines.

● Manages the contract and creates contractual awareness within the team members from early in the project via the Contract Management Plan (CMP).

● Plans and develop contract and claim management strategies during project execution

● Monitors and controls commercial risks and opportunities during the project lifetime, particularly related to deviations from the project baselines.

● Informs and mentors project team members on contractual requirements (notifications, alerts etc.).

● Sets up and administers claim management logs / tools.

● Facilitates communication between other disciplines not directly involved in project execution.

● Establishes a working relationship with the client, supporting the Project Manager in managing contractual communication and negotiations.

● The Contract Manager is an active member in the project execution team engineering, procurement, and subcontracting on commercial, financial, and contractual requirements and minimizing E&C’s liability exposure and retaining its project profitability. Additionally, soliciting cost and schedule impacts for Claim management to client, subcontractors, vendor etc. as may be required.

● Supports Legal and Procurement for Client and/or Vendor Claims.

● Flexible approach to support esp. Reimbursable contract administration, with Project Controls resource support, for man-hour and expenses invoicing in accordance with Contract requirements.

● Supports audits and all other quality assurance internal processes.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

● Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, Business or related field is required

● At least 5 - 10 years of related experience

● Contract form and Contract Management principles.

● Contract Management tools and procedures

● Basic technical understanding for plant engineering

● General RMPC knowledge:

○ Scheduling, progress and critical path

● Strong analytical and problem solving skills

● Able to effectively interface with various disciplines / organizations and various contract types, including Government related contracts

●  Demonstrates strong computer skills and knowledge of core business software, including Google Workspace.

● Demonstrates skills in administration and time management.

● Demonstrates knowledge of report writing, presentation and plan development.

● Fluent English (spoken and written)

● Excellent communication skills, written and oral

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.