Prime Contract Lead - Strategy, Risk & Negotiations

Fluor; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in the United States is seeking a seasoned Prime Contract Management leader to establish an execution framework that ensures safety, quality, value, timeliness, and profitability across projects.

You will coordinate with the Law Department, Project Controls, and other groups, oversee contract administration, negotiations, and claims, and guide project leadership through risk assessment and contract life cycle.

Qualifications

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work‑related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty‑four (24) years if non‑degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and regulations
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert in Prime Contract Management
• Coordinate with the Law Department and Insurance and Risk Management Group to obtain and provide information regarding commercial issues as well as coordinate with Project Controls and Project Business Services on commercial issues
• Lead effort to timely manage and administer the Prime Contract in conjunction with the Project Director and Law Department during the life of the contract; includes participating in proposal strategy sessions, prime contract review, joint venture and/or contract partnering, and risk assessment process prior to prime contract execution
• Oversee the creation and review of formal project correspondence with clients and others to ensure Fluor’s rights are protected and that it is consistent with the terms of the prime contract
• Oversee disputed change management and claims resolution efforts
• Support negotiations that lead to contract Change Orders / Variations
• Maintain a long view of potential risk issues while developing strategies and tactics to mitigate risk
• Facilitate smooth transition from Award to Execution with the support of the Project team throughout life of a risk project
• Develop a complete understanding of Fluor prime contract and any relevant subcontracts
• Read, understand, and administer the legal nuances and terms of the prime contract and assist project leadership so they do the same
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Fluor Corporation in the United States is seeking a seasoned Prime Contract Management leader to establish an execution framework that ensures safety, quality, value, timeliness, and profitability across projects.

You will coordinate with the Law Department, Project Controls, and other groups, oversee contract administration, negotiations, and claims, and guide project leadership through risk assessment and contract life cycle.