Contracts Management Leader - USA/AVP
Job Description
This will be a hybrid position based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, as the primary and permanent place of employment, with regional/global support to TYPSA Group, TYPSA US, TYPSA Canada, and TYPSA Australia, which will occasionally require availability during Australian business hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Advisory & Risk Insight
- Provide independent, expert advice to the CEO and Executive Team on material commercial and contractual risks, and similar support to the Contracts Management Team operations, where appropriate.
- Review and advise on non-standard contract terms, commercial positions, and proposed deviations.
- Extensive role in design-build, and alternative delivery contract negotiations.
- Support executive decision-making by clearly articulating risk, opportunity, and mitigation options.
- Act as a trusted challenger on projects and commercial strategies where risk exposure is elevated.
- Commercial & Contract Strategy
- Advises project teams on commercial and contractual strategy for major and high-risk opportunities.
- Works with marketing to address contractual risk during the proposal stage.
- Participates in contract negotiations, supporting executive and project leadership as a senior commercial advisor and negotiator.
- Performs hands-on contract review and advice to project managers, with strong legal awareness to assess contract terms, risks, and obligations.
- Serves as a mandatory advisory review point for major bids and complex projects.
- Contributes to the development of commercial frameworks, templates, and guidance.
- Participates with leadership in developing appropriate insurance strategies to manage risk.
- Contract Management
- Reviews, drafts, negotiates, and administers client, consultant, subcontractor, vendor, and supplier agreements.
- Ensures compliance with company policies and risk tolerance standards.
- Maintains contract templates and standard contract language and ensures compliance with laws.
- Negotiates contract terms within established company risk parameters.
- Project Delivery & Issue Resolution
- Supports Project Managers in managing commercial and contractual challenges during project execution.
- Step in to advise or support distressed or high-risk projects as requested by Executive leadership.
- Maintains monitoring of emerging commercial risks and escalates issues to Executive leadership as appropriate.
- Provides guidance on scope control, variations, and commercial compliance.
- Claims, Variations & Dispute Avoidance
- Advise on the preparation and strategy for claims, variations, and commercial negotiations.
- Performs hands-on, detailed analysis of major claims (as assigned) and prepares materials to defend/settle.
- Participates in and/or leads negotiations with clients to resolve issues and avoid formal disputes where possible.
- Covers coordination with external legal counsel when required, ensuring alignment between legal advice and commercial strategy.
- Supports dispute resolution and contract close-out activities in the region and elsewhere if / as appropriate.
Job Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience. Ten (10) years of experience is preferred.
- Experience in commercial and/or contracts roles within consulting engineering, professional services, construction, alternative delivery or complex project environments.
- Strong understanding of contract risk, commercial negotiation, and project delivery dynamics.
- Proven ability to advise senior leaders and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Legal training with exposure to project delivery risk in engineering / architectural environment, or senior commercial/contracts professional with strong legal and negotiation capability is preferred.
- Self-starting, team player comfortable to work at all levels with all levels of awareness.
- Trusted, independent, and commercially astute.
- Confident communicator with executive presence.
- Balanced, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.
- Able to challenge constructively while enabling the business.
- High professional judgment and integrity.
Competencies
- Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
- Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
- Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments.
- Self-motivated and proactive Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver.
- Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
- Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.
- Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.
Working Conditions and Environment
This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses the advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or circumstances. Will need the ability to establish rapport quickly with others working on the same project, and be able to promote a positive team environment. Working knowledge of dealing with a diverse population while using tact, diplomacy, and respect.
TYPSA, Inc. Culture
Thinking toward future company and personal growth Yielding equity, inclusion, and diversity Passionate supporter of clients and teammates Shared comradery Action oriented and flexible
TYPSA, Inc. Benefits
TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.
TYPSA, Inc. Overview
TYPSA in the United States is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm assisting public and private clients in planning, developing, designing, constructing, and maintaining critical infrastructure projects across the United States. With offices in Arizona and California, TYPSA provides local expertise with the backing of a global network. Originally established in 1992 as AZTEC Engineering Group, Inc., the company began as a two-person DBE firm and grew into a trusted corporation serving clients nationwide. In 2006, AZTEC joined TYPSA Group, an international leader in engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting headquartered in Spain with more than 60 offices worldwide. Today, as TYPSA in the United States, we proudly carry forward the AZTEC legacy while connecting our clients to the resources, innovation, and international experience of the TYPSA Group. This integration allows us to deliver tailored local solutions with the depth and reach of a global firm.