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Contracts Manager

MarylandOnsiteFull TimeManager / Head$175,000–$215,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Contracts Manager
  • Risk Manager
  • Construction
  • Contract Compliance
  • Change Management
  • Subcontractors
  • Suppliers
  • Procurement
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Mitigation

Nice to have

  • Proposal Management
  • Project Owner
  • Legal
  • Insurance

Role summary

Seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Contracts & Risk Manager for a $1.7B Susquehanna River Rail Bridge project. This role involves supporting pre-bid proposal and construction contract review, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring contract compliance with the Project Owner, Subcontractors, and Suppliers. Responsibilities include leading change management, managing procurement processes, developing risk transfer strategies, and coordinating risk review activities. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management and 5+ years of construction industry experience are required, along with expertise in contracts, negotiations, and pursuit management.

Overview

Are you detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about managing risks? As a Senior Contracts & Risk Manager, you will play a crucial role in our organization by supporting the pre-bid proposal and construction contract review process. Your expertise will be invaluable as you identify, evaluate and propose effective strategies to mitigate risks during the project pursuit and bid phase.

This position will support our Susquehanna River Rail Bridge project, a $1.7B mega project in Maryland. A Joint Venture between FlatironDragados and Herzog is set to replace the 3/4-mile-long, 117-year-old, two-track movable Susquehanna River Rail Bridge connecting Perryville and Havre de Grace.

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to shape successful project outcomes and safeguard our interests.

Apply now and transform your career with us.

What you will be doing

  • Manage contractual matters with the Project Owner and ensure contract compliance.
  • Lead the Change Management process with the Project Owner.
  • Manage contractual matters with the Subcontractors and Suppliers and ensure contract compliance.
  • Lead the Change Management process with the Subcontractors.
  • Manage the Major Subcontract and Purchase Order procurement process.
  • Analyzes proposal and contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Identifies and pursues risk mitigation and risk transfer opportunities in close collaboration with the operational pursuit teams, business development, legal, insurance, and procurement.
  • Coordinates all risk review and management activities throughout the various Bid Review Committee (BRC) phases to ensure all key risks resolved by time of bid delivery.
  • Develops risk transfer strategies for joint venture, design agreements and main subcontracts.
  • Prepares opinions and facilitates executive decision making with respect to key issues in project pursuits.
  • Develops risk review and control tools including policies, processes and systems.
  • Develops elationships key with stakeholders in estimating, business development, operations, and create alignment on the Company’s risk management philosophies.

What we are looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field required and 5+ years’ experience in Construction industry required.
  • Previous experience with contracts, negotiations, pursuit management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

  • Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
  • Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
  • Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
  • Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $215,000.00/Yr.
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