Working Model: Remote, EST timezone candidates only
Travel: Possible travel every 2 months - On-site visits quarterly, Customer visits, Greenville SC visits
Role Summary/Purpose
The Contract Manager will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects.
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:
Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Research and author claims settlement agreements
Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with Client entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other EPC claims
Research, pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness
Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
Obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner
Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required
Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems
Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers
Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required
Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5 years contract administration experience
Minimum of 5 years project management experience or equivalent experience
Excellent English speaking and writing skills
Claims management experience
Contract reading and writing experience
Desired Characteristics
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management
Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
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
Five plus years claims management experience
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
Working Model: Remote, EST timezone candidates only
Travel: Possible travel every 2 months - On-site visits quarterly, Customer visits, Greenville SC visits
Role Summary/Purpose
The Contract Manager will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects.
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:
Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Research and author claims settlement agreements
Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with Client entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other EPC claims
Research, pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness
Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections
Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
Obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner
Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required
Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems
Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers
Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required
Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5 years contract administration experience
Minimum of 5 years project management experience or equivalent experience
Excellent English speaking and writing skills
Claims management experience
Contract reading and writing experience
Desired Characteristics
Strong presentation and negotiation skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management
Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
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
Five plus years claims management experience
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
| Location | Unspecified, NY |
| Salary | $67–$68 Per Hour |
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