Contracts Operations Manager

Job Summary

Provides operational support for contracts/subcontracts for the Infrastructure GBU and Supply Chain function. Provides technical support and guidance to the Manager of Supply Chain.

Major Responsibilities

• Support across the Infrastructure GBU in the formation of (sub)contracts
• Participate in functional management team reviews
• Aid in ensuring projects are staffed with qualified/trained personnel
• In coordination with functional and project managers, review projects’ and staff performance on a regular basis to identify areas where additional guidance or support is needed
• Ensure Bechtel contracting practices, as set out in the policies and procedures, are understood by relevant personnel and that adherence is maintained
• Recommend, develop, and implement programs to maintain the contracts capability required to support current and forecast work
• Develop and maintain tools for use by all Bechtel organizations and projects, incorporating lessons learned, changes in contract policies and strategies, and new approaches to contract management
• Develop, update, and present workshops in the specialty on a scheduled and on-demand basis
• Provide specialized troubleshooting support to projects
• Develop, guide, and mentor (Sub)Contracts professionals in cooperation with Managers of Supply Chain
• Lead the development of AI initiatives and other tools to improve productivity and contribute to the effectiveness of work processes and people
• Promote the development and uptake of cross-functional adoption of AI initiatives that lead to greater efficiency
• Lead reviews and support audits of projects to identify potential (sub)contract issues and process improvement opportunities; follow through to ensure implementation of such improvement opportunities
• Provide claim support to prepare and negotiate, as required
• Communicate areas for improvement and successes/lessons learned to Infrastructure and Corporate functional management

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for working effectively in a matrix organization and leading a workforce comprised of many nationalities and backgrounds
• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or Cost Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration, and negotiation of change orders; effective correspondence; and planning and scheduling
• Proficiency in the formation and administration of prime contracts, or Proficiency in the formation and administration of (sub)contracts through the complete (sub)contract and project life cycles
• Direct experience in managing workload distribution and execution of the work, as well as personnel interviewing, selection, salary planning, classification changes, performance evaluation, career counseling, transfers, and terminations
• Demonstrated communication capability across all levels of the organization and the ability to prepare and make effective presentations to staff, Project Management, GBU Management, and customers

Total Rewards/Benefits

Total Rewards: Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Benefits: 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.

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