Contracts Manager
Fluor View all jobs
- Vancouver, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Promote a collaborative environment with open communication, and serve as project member in the formulation of plans and the execution of the overall contract management activity and leads the effort in the planning, performs critical project contractor negotiations and execution of specialized contracts management functions
- Directs the development of all contracts management activities including, but not limited to, development overall project contracting strategy, development of individual contracts strategies, Request for Proposals, develop and effectively execute sound evaluation and award strategies, change management, contract management, develop claim prevention/mitigation program, and project close-out
- Perform senior level claim reviews, evaluations, negotiations and settlements
- Provides general and direct supervision to contracts management personnel assigned to the project
- Performs contracts management activities in accordance with general business acumen, corporate Fluor Operating System Requirements (OSR), and the established project and Contracts Management Plans, policies, and procedures
- Oversee and manage Contract Management process on the project from Pre-Award, Post-Award through Close-Out in accordance with the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Project Procedures Manual (PPM), including claims and back charges
- Manage interfaces with Project Management, Procurement, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, Quality, HSE, Finance, and Joint Venture Partners
- Manage and maintain good client relations
- Protect the Company's and Client's interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management team
- Perform audits on major projects
- Other duties as assigned
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years of work-related experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
- Accredited degree or global equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Business Law
- Ten (10) years primarily in contracts management for large-sized EPC/EPCM projects
- Strong knowledge of Pre-Award process and contracts packages formation
- Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts, construction, modularization/fabrication, professional services on a Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis
- Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
- Strong understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/EPFCM)
- Experience with development, administration, and management of the multi-million US dollar (or global equivalent) requests for proposal and contracts on large projects or key, strategic industrial construction projects
- Experience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including, but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price
- Experience in work change and claims evaluation and negotiation
- Experience in creating Request for Proposal (RFP)/Contract packages and interfacing with multiple disciplines in their creation