Contracts Operations Manager

Bechtel; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 261,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Bonuses

401K with match

Job summary

Bechtel in Reston, VA seeks a Contracts/Subcontracts professional to support Infrastructure GBU and Supply Chain. The role provides technical guidance to the Manager of Supply Chain and collaborates with project leadership to ensure compliant contracting practices.

This position is designated as part-time telework with at least three days of in-person attendance weekly at the office or project. It emphasizes AI initiatives to boost productivity and cross-functional collaboration across Bechtel

Qualifications

• Leadership and teamwork in a matrix organization.
• Experience pricing, contract law, drafting and negotiation of change orders.
• Ability to manage prime and subcontracts through full life cycle.
• Experience staffing and personnel management and salary planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the Infrastructure GBU in the formation of (sub)contracts.
• Participate in functional management team reviews.
• Assist in ensuring projects are staffed with qualified personnel.
• Review projects and staff performance to identify guidance needs.
• Ensure Bechtel contracting practices are understood and followed.
• Develop programs to maintain contracts capability for current and forecast work.
• Develop tools incorporating lessons learned and policy changes.
• Lead workshops and provide specialized troubleshooting to projects.
• Mentor (Sub)Contracts professionals with Managers of Supply Chain.
• Direct AI initiatives to improve productivity and processes.
• Promote cross-functional adoption of AI initiatives.
• Lead reviews and audits to identify contract issues and improvements.
• Provide claim support to prepare and negotiate as required.
• Communicate improvements and lessons learned to management.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Pricing & cost control

Contract drafting

Change orders

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Engineering degree

Cost engineering

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: International - Family

• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework

• Work Location: Reston, VA

• Salary Range: This is for Reston, VA only, $180,500 - $261,100 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, grew 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 .

Job Summary:

Provides operational support for contracts/subcontracts for the Infrastructure GBU and Supply Chain function. Provides technical support and guidance to the Manager of Supply Chain .

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide support across the Infrastructure GBU in the formation of (sub)contracts

• Participate in functional management team reviews

• Assist in ensuring that projects are staffed with qualified/trained personnel

• In coordination with functional and project managers, review projects’ and staff performance on a regular basis to identify areas where additional guidance or support is needed

• Ensure Bechtel contracting practices, as set out in the policies and procedures, are understood by relevant personnel and that adherence is maintained

• Recommend, develop, and implement programs to maintain the contracts capability required to support current and forecast work

• Develop and maintain tools for use by all Bechtel organizations and projects, incorporating lessons learned, changes in contract policies and strategies, and new approaches to contract management

• Develop, update, and present workshops in the specialty on a scheduled and on-demand basis

• Provide specialized troubleshooting support to projects

• Develop, guide, and mentor (Sub)Contracts professionals in cooperation with Managers of Supply Chain

• Direct the development of AI initiatives and other tools to improve productivity and contribute to the effectiveness of work processes and people

• Promote the development and uptake of cross-functional adoption of AI initiatives that lead to greater efficiency

• Lead reviews and support audits of projects to identify potential (sub)contract issues and process improvement opportunities; follow through to ensure implementation of such improvement opportunities

• Provide claim support to prepare and negotiate, as required

• Communicate areas for improvement and successes/lessons learned to Infrastructure and Corporate functional management

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for working effectively in a matrix organization and leading a workforce comprised of many nationalities and backgrounds

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or Cost Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration, and negotiation of change orders; effective correspondence; and planning and scheduling

• Proficiency in the formation and administration of prime contracts, or

• Proficiency in the formation and administration of (sub)contracts through the complete (sub)contract and project life cycles

• Direct experience in managing workload distribution and execution of the work, as well as personnel interviewing, selection, salary planning, classification changes, performance evaluation, career counseling, transfers, and terminations

• Demonstrated communication capability across all levels of the organization and the ability to prepare and make effective presentations to staff, Project Management, GBU Management, and customers

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.

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 to [e-mail]