Contracts Manager

FlatironDragados; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off program

Industry leading retirement plan (401k

Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental,,

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

FlatironDragados, supporting the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge project in Maryland, is seeking a Senior Contracts & Risk Manager. You will drive risk analysis and contract oversight during pre-bid and bid phases for a $1.7B mega project with a JV alongside Herzog.

Responsibilities include managing owner/subcontract contracts, leading change management, and developing risk transfer strategies with cross-functional teams. Requires 5+ years in construction and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field and 5+ years’ construction experience.
• Experience with contracts, negotiations and pursuit management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual matters with Project Owner and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead Change Management with Project Owner.
• Manage contractual matters with Subcontractors and Suppliers and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead Change Management with Subcontractors.
• Manage Major Subcontract and Purchase Order procurement process.
• Analyzes proposal and contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.
• Identifies and pursues risk mitigation and risk transfer opportunities in close collaboration with pursuit teams, business development, legal, insurance, and procurement.
• Coordinates all risk review and management activities throughout Bid Review Committee phases to ensure risks resolved by bid.
• Develops risk transfer strategies for joint venture, design agreements and main subcontracts.
• Prepares opinions and facilitates executive decision making with respect to key issues in project pursuits.
• Develops risk review and control tools including policies, processes and systems.
• Develops relationships with stakeholders in estimating, business development, operations, and align on risk philosophies.

Skills

Contract management

Change management

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Proposal review

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, proactive and passionate about managing risks? As a Senior Contracts & Risk Manager, you will play a crucial role in our organization by supporting the pre-bid proposal and construction contract review process. Your expertise will be invaluable as you identify, evaluate and propose effective strategies to mitigate risks during the project pursuit and bid phase.

This position will support our Susquehanna River Rail Bridge project, a $1.7B mega project in Maryland. A Joint Venture between FlatironDragados and Herzog is set to replace the 3/4-mile-long, 117-year-old, two-track movable Susquehanna River Rail Bridge connecting Perryville and Havre de Grace.

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to shape successful project outcomes and safeguard our interests.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage contractual matters with the Project Owner and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead the Change Management process with the Project Owner.
• Manage contractual matters with the Subcontractors and Suppliers and ensure contract compliance.
• Lead the Change Management process with the Subcontractors.
• Manage the Major Subcontract and Purchase Order procurement process.
• Analyzes proposal and contract documents to identify risks and opportunities.
• Identifies and pursues risk mitigation and risk transfer opportunities in close collaboration with the operational pursuit teams, business development, legal, insurance, and procurement.
• Coordinates all risk review and management activities throughout the various Bid Review Committee (BRC) phases to ensure all key risks resolved by time of bid delivery.
• Develops risk transfer strategies for joint venture, design agreements and main subcontracts.
• Prepares opinions and facilitates executive decision making with respect to key issues in project pursuits.
• Develops risk review and control tools including policies, processes and systems.
• Develops elationships key with stakeholders in estimating, business development, operations, and create alignment on the Company’s risk management philosophies.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or related field required and 5+ years’ experience in Construction industry required.
• Previous experience with contracts, negotiations, pursuit management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $175,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $215,000.00/Yr.