Prime Contracts Manager
Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated, Reston, VA, United States
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Bechtel is currently growing our team working on a variety of new infrastructure and clean power projects in the United States. We are currently considering candidates for multiple roles, preferably with prior power plant or similar infrastructure project experience for a role supporting prime contract/commercial matters on various U.S.-based Combined Cycle Power Plant/infrastructure projects in development and execution. Further details on specific roles and locations will be discussed with successful candidates.
Job Summary
The Prime Contracts Manager will support effective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between Customer and Bechtel. The position reports operationally to the Project Manager(s) and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts. Duties and responsibilities include implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and ongoing related training, monitoring compliance with project/prime contract completion requirements and status. In consultation with GBU Management/Legal, facilitate strategies for effective management of project commercial matters, including creation and capture of contemporaneous records.
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for/assists with the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan.
Assess prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations for the scope of work.
Coordinate with other project team members to identify customer-related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement appropriate actions to document events, respond to the situation, and/or request appropriate variations on the project.
Participate in project related meetings, prepare necessary materials, track actions and manage the working relationship with the relevant departments to facilitate prime contract administration.
Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
Develop/maintain tools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards, reports, and other materials.
Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract management principles, and facilitate the identification, preparation, and resolution of changes/variations and claims.
Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business-related issues.
Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues.
Assist with development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to substantiate project commercial matters.
Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical, and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
Education and Experience Requirements
Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature.
Demonstratable experience of managing customer/prime contracts with various commercial terms/structures and incentivization models.
Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set.
Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including programs to advance careers, enhance culture, and provide time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bechtel is committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong and values equality and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.
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Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects
Bechtel is currently growing our team working on a variety of new infrastructure and clean power projects in the United States. We are currently considering candidates for multiple roles, preferably with prior power plant or similar infrastructure project experience for a role supporting prime contract/commercial matters on various U.S.-based Combined Cycle Power Plant/infrastructure projects in development and execution. Further details on specific roles and locations will be discussed with successful candidates.
Job Summary
The Prime Contracts Manager will support effective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between Customer and Bechtel. The position reports operationally to the Project Manager(s) and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts. Duties and responsibilities include implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and ongoing related training, monitoring compliance with project/prime contract completion requirements and status. In consultation with GBU Management/Legal, facilitate strategies for effective management of project commercial matters, including creation and capture of contemporaneous records.
Major Responsibilities
Responsible for/assists with the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan.
Assess prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations for the scope of work.
Coordinate with other project team members to identify customer-related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement appropriate actions to document events, respond to the situation, and/or request appropriate variations on the project.
Participate in project related meetings, prepare necessary materials, track actions and manage the working relationship with the relevant departments to facilitate prime contract administration.
Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
Develop/maintain tools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards, reports, and other materials.
Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract management principles, and facilitate the identification, preparation, and resolution of changes/variations and claims.
Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business-related issues.
Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues.
Assist with development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to substantiate project commercial matters.
Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical, and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
Education and Experience Requirements
Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature.
Demonstratable experience of managing customer/prime contracts with various commercial terms/structures and incentivization models.
Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set.
Benefits
Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure our people thrive, including programs to advance careers, enhance culture, and provide time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bechtel is committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong and values equality and inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com.
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