Manager, Contracts and Commercial

KBR; Fox Woods (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) seeks an experienced Manager, Contracts and Commercial to lead subcontracting, procurement, and project commercial management for a major pharmaceutical capital project. You will guide contract formation, administration, supplier qualification, and negotiations while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and risk management.

As a senior leader, you will drive commercial strategies, governance, and performance metrics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement, contracts, subcontract administration, supply chain management, or related project services functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontracting activities and contract administration in large industrial or capital project environments.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract formation, contract administration, supplier management, negotiations, and procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract formation, administration, and closeout across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor qualification, solicitation, evaluation, and award activities.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Monitor project financial performance and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate interfaces between project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Contract lifecycle management tools

Job description

Manager, Contracts and Commercial

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is seeking an experienced Manager, Contracts and Commercial to lead subcontracting, procurement, and project commercial management activities supporting a major pharmaceutical capital project. This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for subcontract formation, administration, supplier qualification, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and closeout activities throughout the project lifecycle. The Manager, Contracts and Commercial serves as a key member of the project leadership team, driving commercial performance while identifying, evaluating, and mitigating project and contractual risks to support safe, compliant, and successful project execution.

Functional Job Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract formation, administration, and closeout activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor qualification, solicitation, evaluation, performance assessments, and contract award activities.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate project and business risks.
• Monitor project financial performance, commercial commitments, subcontract liabilities, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and Insurance teams to support project execution and commercial objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage subcontract and commercial risks, including claims avoidance, change management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Develop and implement commercial management strategies that support project objectives, contractual compliance, and financial performance.
• Establish and maintain effective commercial governance, reporting, and contract administration processes.
• Lead contract interpretation and administration activities to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and contractual compliance throughout project execution.
• Support project forecasting, budgeting, commitments management, and financial reporting activities.
• Review and manage commercial correspondence, contract modifications, change orders, and claims documentation.
• Coordinate commercial interfaces between project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Support project controls, estimating, scheduling, and finance functions to ensure commercial alignment and integration.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, reduce risk exposure, and enhance project profitability.
• Resolve complex contractual and commercial issues that may impact project objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development for subcontracts and commercial personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to subcontracting, contract management, commercial governance, and procurement processes.
• Prepare and present commercial performance updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to project leadership and governance teams.
• Serve as the primary commercial advisor to project leadership regarding contractual obligations, commercial risk, and subcontract management matters.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement, contracts, subcontract administration, supply chain management, commercial management, or related project services functions, including support of complex capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontracting activities, commercial risk, and contract administration within large industrial, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or capital project environments.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract formation, contract administration, supplier management, commercial negotiations, claims management, and procurement practices.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, delivering functional objectives, and supporting project commercial performance.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse project stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, energy, chemical, industrial, or EPC project environments.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting principles, project finance, insurance requirements, estimating practices, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent procurement and contract management credentials.
• Experience serving as a Commercial Lead or Commercial Manager on major capital projects with responsibility for commercial risk management, project controls integration, finance coordination, and contract compliance.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing commercial governance programs and commercial best practices.

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

ONE KBR Values

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish the sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.