Contract Manager

Flatiron Construction Corp; England; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Contracts Manager, where your expertise in navigating complex contractual landscapes will be invaluable. You will oversee project controls and manage risks while collaborating with industry experts on a significant civil construction project. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic environment, ensuring project teams operate smoothly within contract specifications. With comprehensive benefits, including a competitive 401(k) plan and wellness programs, this is an opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and paid time off

Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP

Medical, dental, vision, and provincial health coverage

Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 15+ years' experience in construction engineering or project management.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes.

Responsibilities

• Interpret contract language to manage risks and responsibilities.
• Oversee project change and claim reporting for effective management.
• Coordinate with teams on change order and claim resolution efforts.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Management

Project Controls

Dispute Resolution

Cost Control

Scheduling

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Contract Manager

Job Locations: US-VA-Norfolk

Requisition ID: 2025-6940

Category: Risk Management & Project Controls

Division: Mid Atlantic

Employment Status: Full-time Regular

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented leader with a knack for navigating complex contractual landscapes? As a Contracts Manager, you will oversee our project controls program and activities regarding contract and change management for a division. Your expertise in interpreting contract language will ensure our project teams operate smoothly and efficiently within the parameters of contract specifications.

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP), consisting of Flatiron, Dragados USA, and VINCI, has been selected to construct the $3.3BN Design Build project—the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The project scope across a 9-mile section of I-64 includes a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing, replacement of marine approach bridges, and additional lanes, with twin TBM-bored tunnels creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening in North America.

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to safeguard against unexpected costs. Apply now and transform your career with us.

What you will be doing

• Interpret contract language to understand risks, rights, and responsibilities, guiding project teams to manage in accordance with these clauses to limit company exposure.
• Review and analyze contract management records to provide technical advice or project control guidance.
• Oversee project change and claim reporting, providing reports to the Project Controls Director.
• Support change and claim preparation for projects within the division.
• Assist in preparing for disputes resolution hearings and other alternative resolution meetings.
• Support integration of company systems to track, monitor, and control costs or schedules and claim resolutions.
• Ensure proper training and utilization of approved systems for project document control and reporting.
• Perform regular project reviews, monitoring risks and change management against KPIs.
• Coordinate with project teams and the Project Controls Director on change order and claim resolution efforts.
• Prepare action plans for resolving unsecured revenue and claims.
• Review under-billing to determine resolution measures.
• Work closely with division and district staff to identify, monitor, and resolve claims and change issues.
• Coordinate and assist outside counsel and third-party consultants as needed for claims and change resolutions.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 15+ years' experience in construction engineering, project management, or project controls.
• Experience with complex scheduling, cost control, claims/change preparation, and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of construction contract agreements and change order processes.
• Knowledge of claims pricing methodologies and accounting principles.
• Proven leadership and influential skills, capable of effective communication at all levels.
• Ability to identify contract specifications that delegate risk and implement mitigation measures.
• Strong delegation and communication skills, with the ability to develop and articulate company-wide programs.

Why work for us

Benefits may include:

• Comprehensive compensation and paid time off
• Industry-leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical, dental, vision, and provincial health coverage
• Wellness benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Range

Min: USD $150,000.00/year

Max: USD $180,000.00/year