Contract Manager

Brunel; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Network

Safety & Excellence

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Brunel in the United States is seeking a Senior Contract Manager with deep experience in large-scale construction, EPC, infrastructure, or industrial projects. You will oversee contracts through the full project lifecycle, from award to closeout.

You will lead commercial management, handle variations and claims, and coordinate with project teams across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, Cost Control, and Legal to ensure alignment with contracts, budgets, schedules and company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Law, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in contract management in construction projects.
• Significant exposure to large-scale construction, EPC, mining, infrastructure, industrial, or major capital projects.
• Proven experience managing main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and complex interfaces.
• Strong understanding of scope, schedule, cost, and technical changes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead contract administration, commercial management, variations, claims, and correspondence.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Review variation orders, EOT, claims, disputes, and risks.
• Ensure contractual requirements are interpreted and implemented.
• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for leadership.

Skills

Contract management

Construction projects

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Job description

This is a senior contract management position for a professional with strong experience in large-scale construction, EPC, infrastructure, or industrial projects, with the ability to manage commercial and contractual matters throughout the project lifecycle.

What are you going to do

• Manage and administer construction and EPC contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead contract administration, commercial management, variations, claims, and contractual correspondence.
• Monitor contractor performance, contractual obligations, deliverables, and compliance.
• Review and manage variation orders, extension of time (EOT), claims, disputes, and commercial risks.
• Ensure contractual requirements are properly interpreted and implemented across project activities.
• Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, Cost Control, and Legal teams.
• Manage commercial interfaces with main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Review payment applications, progress claims, supporting documentation, and contractual entitlements.
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support negotiations with contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, notices, and commercial documentation.
• Prepare regular contractual and commercial reports for project leadership.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with approved contracts, budgets, schedules, and company procedures.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in contract management, with significant exposure to construction projects.
• Strong experience working on large-scale construction, EPC, mining, infrastructure, industrial, or major capital projects.
• Proven experience managing main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and complex contractual interfaces.
• Strong understanding of construction project execution and the commercial implications of scope, schedule, cost, and technical changes.
• Experience working with international contractors and multinational project teams is highly advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote mining/project environment in Papua.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

• Global Network and Professional Community : As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
• Commitment to Safety and Excellence : We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
• Competitive Salary Package : A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.

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