Contract Manager, Infrastructure

Primary Responsibilities

• Review and fully understand all elements of design-build contracts to be the main liaison for all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Work closely with the Procurement and Legal department to fulfill any other contract or purchase order needs as they arise throughout the project, including creation and/or review of statements of work for inclusion in Requests for Proposals.
• Provide effective relationship management to ensure efficient coordination between all parties, as well as promoting collaborative negotiations and settlements to avoid disputes.
• Ensure all parties' compliance with the terms and conditions of the contracts.
• Identify and record all deviations from the contract to support the management of claims, or potential claims, that may arise during construction.
• Proactively monitor risks associated with each scope of work and communicate effectively with Risk Management and Legal.
• Work closely with Document Control to ensure all documents related to the contract, including but not limited to correspondence, status reports, and invoices, are complete, sequenced, and easily accessible.
• Ensure that active contracts have up-to-date Certificates of Insurance.
• Track lien releases throughout the contract term.
• Monitor project schedule and billing to ensure work is completed on time and within the maximum cash flow established at contract inception.
• Ensure safety, federal funding requirements (including but not limited to Buy America), third-party stakeholder requirements, and environmental compliance of all assigned contracts.

Required and Preferred Experience

• Strong knowledge of contracts and construction business concerns.
• Understanding of legal terms and conditions.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and construction plans.
• Good communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package Is Offered