Contracts Manager

Bechtel; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (160 hours annually)

Nine paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Discretionary bonuses

401K with matching and profit-sharing

Job summary

Bechtel invites applications for a Contracts Manager on the Riverside, CA project. You will oversee all contract management activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, procurement collaboration, risk management, and accurate administration across project phases.

This senior role reports to the Riverside Project Manager and requires handling commercial, documentary, and technical requirements to support project delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in infrastructure contracting.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years.
• Advanced knowledge of contract regulations and practices.
• Experience with pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contract types and changes.

Responsibilities

• Implement division of responsibilities matrix for contract management tasks and standard work processes.
• Coordinate with the client’s procurement team to review activities impacting rights, obligations, performance, and administration.
• Manage complex contract changes by collaborating with project coordinators and obtaining approvals.
• Communicate with the client to ensure awareness of contract provisions, vendor performance, compliance, delivery schedules, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Review contractor progress reports to assess potential commercial impacts and advise the project management team.
• Oversee the review and approval of contractor progress payments and invoices; manage stop payment requests and claims from subconsultants; facilitate close-out.
• Provide support and guidance on effective contract management to the project team.
• Assist the Project Manager with ad-hoc tasks and report preparations.

Skills

Contract regulations

Pricing & law

Contract types

Contractual problem solving

Stakeholder management

Construction contracting

Confidentiality

Senior stakeholders

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (or international equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 296469

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type:Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riverside, CA
• Salary Range: $159,700 - $231,000 annually (salary range is based on market data; final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

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.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Project Overview:

Bechtel is among the most respected engineering, project management, and construction companies in the world. Bechtel operates through four global business units that specialize in infrastructure; mining and metals; nuclear, security and environmental; and energy. Today, our colleague's team with customers, partners, and suppliers on diverse projects in nearly 40 countries.Bechtel is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Riverside, California team. This team oversees the planning, environmental clearance, design, and construction of projects on the state highway system, and rail under California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) oversight and following Caltrans’ standards and procedures, and on commuter and freight rail lines, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), and/or Union Pacific Railroad (UP) oversight and following their standards.

Job Summary:

The Contracts Manager will directly report to the Riverside Project Manager and oversee all contract management activities for the Riverside Project. This role requires expert oversight in package delivery, ensuring client compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements, procurement, risk management, and construction throughout all project phases. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Implement a division of responsibilities matrix for contract management tasks and standard work processes.
• Coordinate with the client’s procurement team to review activities impacting contractual rights, obligations, performance, and administration.
• Manage complex contract changes by collaborating with project coordinators and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Communicate with the client to ensure awareness of contract provisions, vendor performance, compliance with terms and conditions, delivery schedules, cost-saving opportunities, and strategies for avoiding claims.
• Review contractor progress reports to assess potential commercial impacts and advise the project management team accordingly.
• Oversee the review and approval of contractor progress payments and invoices; manage "stop payment" requests and demands for payment from subconsultants. Facilitate contract close-out by ensuring all commercial, documentary, and technical requirements are met before substantial completion.
• Provide support and guidance on effective contract management to the project team.
• Assist the Project Manager with ad-hoc tasks and report preparations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of contract regulations, policies, and practices.
• Specialized training or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.
• Experience in managing various contract types, fee arrangements, and terms.
• Ability to develop and propose solutions to contractual issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with engineering and construction industry contracting practices, policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Understanding of confidentiality protocols for company and client information.
• Confidence in interacting with senior managers, client executives, and government agencies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request [e-mail]