Contract Manager (Claims) - EPC/Power Industry #26-15905

Us Tech Solutions; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Contract Manager to lead contract management for complex gas turbine power plant projects, domestically and internationally. This role emphasizes risk mitigation, change order management, and claims outcomes, with remote work and periodic travel.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in contract administration and project management, plus strong English communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years contract administration experience.
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience or equivalent.
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills.
• Claims management experience.
• Contract reading and writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management support for complex equipment and extended scope projects (domestic and international).
• Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution with client entitlement; pursue extensions of time and EPC claims.
• Research and obtain insurance claim recoveries and drive supplier recovery with Sourcing.
• Maintain databases to track risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery.
• Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers.
• Travel to US and Latin America project sites as required; collaborate with cross-functional teams remotely.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Duration: 12 Months
Working Model: Remote
Travel: Possible travel every 2 months - On-site visits quarterly, Customer visits, Greenville SC visits
Job Description:

• The Contract Manager will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects.
• The Contract Manager will be a commercial expert in preventing and mitigating high dollar value claims and risks. In this role, you will:
• Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Research and author claims settlement agreements
• Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with client entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other EPC claims
• Research, pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
• Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
• Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
• Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
• Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
• A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness
• Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
• Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
• Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
• Obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner
• Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required
• Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems
• Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers
• Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required
• Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located

Duration: 12 Months
Working Model: Remote
Travel: Possible travel every 2 months - On-site visits quarterly, Customer visits, Greenville SC visits
Job Description:

• The Contract Manager will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects.

Essential Responsibilities

• The Contract Manager will be a commercial expert in preventing and mitigating high dollar value claims and risks. In this role, you will:
• Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Research and author claims settlement agreements
• Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with client entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other EPC claims
• Research, pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries
• Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing
• Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery
• Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions
• Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors
• Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects
• A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness
• Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables
• Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers
• Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure
• Obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner
• Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required
• Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems
• Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers
• Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required
• Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5 years contract administration experience
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience or equivalent experience
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Claims management experience
• Contract reading and writing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management
• Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Advanced skills in contract terms and conditions interpretation and development
• Solid understanding of Business Law fundamentals
• Personal computer and software experience including preparation of complex computer graphics presentations
• Five plus years claims management experience
• Prime contract commercial experience (domestic and international)
• Construction claims negotiation experienceDeveloper or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry.
• Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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