Contract & Claims Leader for Major EPC Projects

Evonik group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Contract and Claims Manager to lead major procurement programs and oversee contract administration on large EPC/EPCM projects. You will identify requirements, draft specifications, and manage SLAs while coordinating with multiple functions to optimize cost, risk, and schedule.

The role requires a Masters degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong negotiation, budgeting, and IT tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• University/Postgraduate degree in engineering or business administration.
• 5–10 years of experience in construction contract administration or managing commercial relationships on large EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience drafting/reviewing contract documents; change orders and claims negotiation.
• Proven project management skills and knowledge of relevant IT tools.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders; willingness to travel 20–30%.
• Experience in procurement phase, evaluating RFPs and risk assessment support.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major procurement programs in line with overall procurement strategy.
• Identify contract requirements and write specifications for a medium portfolio or area of the business for existing contracts and/or new contracts.
• Manage a portfolio of contracts and negotiate service level agreements; plan, coordinate and supervise activities relating to major contracts.
• Manage a category plan/program to realize cost savings, risk reduction, and synergy improvements.
• Collect and analyze key cost drivers, market dynamics, and suppliers for high-risk areas to support decision making.
• Develop and/or deliver budget plans with guidance from senior colleagues.

Skills

Contract administration

Claims management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Masters degree in engineering or business administration

Tools

Contract management software

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Evonik Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Contract and Claims Manager to lead major procurement programs and oversee contract administration on large EPC/EPCM projects. You will identify requirements, draft specifications, and manage SLAs while coordinating with multiple functions to optimize cost, risk, and schedule.

The role requires a Masters degree and 5–10 years of relevant experience, with strong negotiation, budgeting, and IT tool proficiency.