Manager, Contract Management

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers.

We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together.

If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

**Job Description**

Our purpose, which is to build a better world, resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture.

At Fluor, we design and build the world's toughest projects.

We provide professional and technical solutions to deliver safe, well-executed, capital-efficient engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects to clients globally.

This role will be part of Energy Solutions which is helping the world meet its energy demand through innovative solutions.

This position provides oversight for contract management activities on Fluor projects supervising development and execution of individual Fluor contracts.

This role assures, compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions.

The position reports to project and department leadership on the health of the assigned contract(s); participate in developing contracting strategies directly reporting through an intermediate senior contract manager.

The individual will review and approve contract awards with their delegated authority, generally for mid to large contracts.

Work is performed in the home office and field locations for projects ranging in duration from short term to long term.

**Basic Job Requirements**

Minimum Qualifications - Related Education, Experience & Skills
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal sixteen (16) years* if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

**Other Job Requirements**

• Prepare, maintain, retrieve, and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements
• Be proactive with contractors to ensure contract compliance, generation of progress, schedules, daily and other status reports, invoices, and supporting documents in a timely manner
• Provide consultative analytical, and contract management support in the area of Contract Management for the project management, project controls, and construction management leadership and other senior leaders as required but generally reporting through a senior contracts manager
• Protect the Company’s interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teams with oversight from a senior contracts manager
• Ensure timely payment of contractors
• Protect the Company’s interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teams
• Manage contract processes to avoid claims and participate in the equitable settlement of claims
• Perform Contractor resource survey Review contracts project set-up
• Execute portfolio assignments as requested, perform contract risk assessments, and formulate mitigation strategies
• Develop standard contract templates for a project, prepare Project Contract Procedures, and provide input to Project Final Report
• Coordinate the timely issue/distribution/response of documents to the Contractor
• Coordinate/maintain control of Site Instructions
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Company’s Contract Management Standards, programs and goals by planning and applying Contract Management practices and procedures as established by the Company on a project site or in an office through departmental training, Fluor University® training, and the use of Fluor’s knowledge management portals and communities
• Develop client relationships through interfacing with representatives thru reporting, leading presentations, and meetings
• Participate in the pre-qualification of subcontractors, assessing capabilities and compliance to Fluor’s HSE, Quality, and Finance requirements
• Commercial and terms and conditions evaluation and negotiations
• Prepare final proposal evaluations and contract award recommendations, presenting results to the project team and/or client
• Post award contract management, including monitoring of contractor progress, interfacing with other disciplines, and ensuring commercial compliance thru contract closeout
• Supervise junior contracts personnel, provide an environment for professional advancement, leverage resources to administer policies and procedures consistently, and analyze situations to recommend appropriate course of action
• Utilize Fluor’s Contract Management System and SAP systems
• Travel to attend to business related matters, as/if required
• Other duties as assigned

**Preferred Qualifications**

• Advanced degree such as an Masters in Business Administration, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent
• Fifteen (15) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects
• Proficiency in Pre-Award processes and contract package formation
• Experience in developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, specifically for contracts, construction, modularization/fabrication, and professional services (Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis)
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms
• Familiarity with the construction industry and contract language associated with EPFC/CM
• Ability/willingness for home office and/or field short term and long-term assignments
• Experience managing construction contracts on industrial project sites
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent computer literacy and skills
• Good leadership and decision-making skills

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security.

Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $107,000.00 - $193,000.00

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