Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The Contract Manager will be a commercial expert in preventing and mitigating high dollar value claims and risks. In this role, you will:

• Risk Mitigation Strategy: Research, develop, and implement strategies to minimize project risk, including conducting pre-award contract analysis and claims mitigation presentations.
• Contractual Lifecycle Management: Drive the execution of Change Orders, contract amendments, and commercial notifications while ensuring timely project documentation and record-keeping.
• Claim Settlement & Negotiation: Research and author claims settlement agreements, negotiate terms with major subcontractors, and lead commercial issue resolution.
• Recovery Management: Pursue insurance and supplier recoveries in collaboration with Sourcing, ensuring all claims are actively negotiated and obtained.
• Time & Delay Claims: Manage EPC-related claims, including pursuing Extensions of Time (EOT) and managing back-charges or rejections.
• Database & System Governance: Maintain accurate tracking databases for risks and recoveries, and manage the Electronic Order Release system (eARS) for project authorizations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers and remote teams to ensure timely submission of contractual deliverables and consistent project oversight.
• Customer-Focused Responsiveness: Maintain a high sense of urgency when addressing customer-facing issues, including leading on-site contract analysis.
• Insurance Oversight: Ensure that all assigned projects have the appropriate insurance policies in place and effectively manage policy-related recoveries.
• Operational Flexibility: Support project success through required travel to sites in the US and Latin America and maintain proficiency in remote, cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management
• Experience in contract administration and project management.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Claims management experience
• Contract reading and writing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
• Advanced skills in contract terms and conditions interpretation and development
• Solid understanding of Business Law fundamentals
• Personal computer and software experience including preparation of complex computer graphics presentations
• Prime contract commercial experience (domestic and international)
• Construction claims negotiation experience
• Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry
• Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate

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