Contracts Manager

Bechtel Global Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an experienced contracts professional to manage subcontracts operations on a large power project in Houston. You will implement standard work processes and automate subcontract management, while training staff to support subcontract formation and administration.

Responsibilities include leading negotiations, developing subcontract documents, bidding coordination, and monitoring performance and commercial status to mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices.
• Experience in contract management and estimating project contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of industry contracting best practices and trends.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead a contracts team.
• Experience with different contract types and tender development.

Responsibilities

• Ensures subcontract execution complies with contractual, procedural, and approval requirements.
• Leads or supports subcontract negotiations including commercial terms and conditions.
• Develops, issues, and manages subcontracts and service agreements.
• Prepares bidder lists and prequalifies bidders according to procedures.
• Coordinates bid packages, questions, and responses with bidders.
• Evaluates bids commercially and prepares summary and award recommendations.
• Prepares subcontract documents for execution and manages status.
• Plans meetings (prebid, clarification, preaward) to align all parties on terms.
• Provides timely visibility of risks and issues to management.
• Coordinates with stakeholders on contractual rights and performance.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiations

Project procurement

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Requisition ID:297508

• Relocation Authorized:None
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Houston, TX

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

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Project Overview:

The project is a 1.3 GW simple-cycle power generation facility located in Millersport, Ohio, being constructed adjacent to a hyperscale data center campus. The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas turbines, Siemens SGT800 gas turbines, reciprocating engines, battery energy storage systems (BESS), substations, and associated balance of plant infrastructure. The scope includes major civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, underground utility, control systems, and commissioning works required to support phased energization and turnover of the facility. Construction will be executed through a combination of direct hire and subcontracted labor supported by modularization, pre-assembly, offsite warehousing, and advanced work packaging methodologies.

Job Summary:

Manages subcontracts operations to ensure the effective formation and administration of subcontracts. Responsible for implementation of the Standard Work Process Procedures and automated subcontracts management systems. Responsible for the training of personnel assigned to support subcontracts formation and administration.

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensures subcontract execution is compliant with contractual, procedural, and approval requirements.
• Leads or supports negotiations for the commitment of subcontracts, including commercial terms and conditions.
• Develops and issues subcontracts and service agreements as assigned.
• Prepares bidders' lists and prequalifies bidders in accordance with established procedures.
• Develops, assembles, and issues bid request packages to approved bidders.
• Coordinates and manages bidders' questions and responses.
• Receives and evaluates bids from a commercial perspective.
• Prepares Commercial Bid Summaries and award recommendations.
• Recommends awards and secures required approvals in accordance with delegation of authority and established procedures.
• Prepares subcontract documents for execution.
• Plans and organizes assigned meetings, including prebid, bid clarification, and preaward meetings, to ensure clear understanding among Bechtel, the customer, and subcontractors on contractual matters.
• Reviews meeting objectives and agendas with supervision as required, conducts meetings, and prepares and issues meeting minutes documenting key discussions, decisions, required actions, and schedules.
• Administers assigned subcontracts, maintaining continuous oversight of performance, schedule, and commercial status.
• Provides management with timely visibility of projected financial, commercial, or technical risks or issues.
• Coordinates with project and functional stakeholders on operational activities affecting contractual rights, obligations, and subcontract performance.
• Administers subcontract changes, including negotiation, evaluation, and settlement in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Facilitates information and communication to ensure mutual understanding of subcontract terms and conditions.
• Supports preparation of periodic subcontract status and performance reports and presents subcontractrelated information to management as required.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10+ years of relevant experience or 14+ years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of procurement regulations, policies, and practices. Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.
• Possesses knowledge and experience in contract management and applies that knowledge and experience to establish project contracting procedures and tools
• Knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting best practices, policies, and procedures as well as ability to stay up to date on industry trends.
• Demonstrated oral and written and inter-personal communication skills as well as ability to develop staffing plans, make hiring decisions, and manage a team of contracts professionals.
• Experience in differing contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms and ability to apply those concepts to the development of complex tenders.
• Ability to present status and recommend potential solutions to contractual problems to executive level management and public stakeholders.
• Knows when and how to engage Legal and / or Senior Management when necessary

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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