Senior Manager, Contract Management - EP Delivery

Fluor - Aiken, SC

- Senior

Aiken, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

This position provides leadership in the organization or functional area and is primarily engaged in management activities that establish the direction of a department, function, or project. The position requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and responsibilities. The position will make decisions in areas that may impact the organization and its employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs. In coordination with Project Management and Client Team, this position develops the bid/award negotiation strategy for the project, allocating decision-making authority and task responsibilities to appropriate subordinates; utilizing their time, skills, and potential effectively, planning proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources. This role assures compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions. Technical and Professional knowledge for this position should be having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills/knowledge in job-related areas and remain aware of current developments and trends in areas of expertise. This position requires committing to an action after developing alternative courses of action that are based on logical assumptions and factual information and that take into consideration resources, constraints and company values.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid to large size projects
• Formulate contracting strategy for individual contracts
• Perform resource survey and contract risk assessment; issue report of findings
• Develop Master Document
• Support, guide, and implement changes in systems, processes, and procedures
• Assess resource needs; prepare manpower and indirect estimates; develop and manage budgets for individual contracts
• Participate in, and provide input to, project proposals, including formal presentations
• Review and approve award recommendations from a commercial aspect
• Review Contracts task force activities (e.g., project budget and staffing mix, Project Contracting Plans, Request for Proposal bid evaluations, contracts, and monthly reports, etc.)
• Travel to site locations may be required to oversee contract operations
• Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback
• Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across all business lines, functions, and locations
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action
• Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
• Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
• Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Advanced degree such as a Masters in Business Administration, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent
• Fourteen (14) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects
• Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
• Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM)
• Experience with administering the Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation (RFP/RFQ) process for contractors on heavy 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
• Experience in creating Project Specific Contract Terms and Conditions by flowing down terms from the Prime Contract
• Experience working with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction to develop a sound Project Execution Plan and Contract Plan
• Experience in the Team Contract Management approach to contracting which includes each department being responsible for a portion of the RFP/Contracting process
• Experience in formulating strategies for individual contracts
• Excellent communication skills