Infrastructure Contracts Lead — Design‑Build & Risk

Brightline West Trains; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

A leading rail company is seeking a Contract Manager in Las Vegas to oversee design-build contracts for a high-speed rail project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for liaising with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and managing risks. Strong knowledge of contracts and construction business concerns is essential, along with effective communication and negotiation skills. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of contracts and construction business concerns.
• Understanding of legal terms and conditions.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and construction plans.
• Good communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage major design-build contracts for the project.
• Liaise with stakeholders on contract matters.
• Review statements of work and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Monitor risks and address potential claims.
• Ensure documentation related to contracts is complete.
• Track financial aspects of contracts.
• Ensure all contracts meet safety and compliance requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of contracts and construction business concerns

Understanding of legal terms and conditions

Understanding of engineering drawings and construction plans

Good communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Problem-solving skills

Good organizational skills

Effective negotiation skills

Job description

A leading rail company is seeking a Contract Manager in Las Vegas to oversee design-build contracts for a high-speed rail project. The ideal candidate will be responsible for liaising with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and managing risks. Strong knowledge of contracts and construction business concerns is essential, along with effective communication and negotiation skills. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.