Prime Contracts Manager

Bechtel Global Corporation; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a Prime Contracts Manager to support the administration of the prime contract between the Customer and Bechtel, based in Cheyenne, WY. This role involves developing and implementing the Prime Contract Management Program and managing various project commercial matters.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing customer contracts, a strong background in commercial management, and a degree in a related field. The position promises great rewards and supports equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior relevant project/commercial experience in Power Plant Project delivery.
• Recognized as an advanced contributor with specialized skill set.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Prime Contract Management Program.
• Assess prime contract general terms and conditions for risk.
• Participate in project-related meetings and track actions.
• Manage extensive factual and contractual research.

Skills

Commercial/business management functions

Managing customer/prime contracts

Knowledge of EPC Contractor roles

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering

Job description

Requisition ID: 291230

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: CHEYENNE, Various Work Locations USA

Project Overview

The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team has signed an early works contract to build one of the largest gas‑fired power generation facilities in the U.S. Our team is helping the customer progress early‑stage development, which will lead to the start of full EPC delivery in 2026.

Job Summary

The Prime Contracts Manager will support effective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between Customer and Bechtel. The position reports operationally to the Project Manager(s) and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts. Duties and responsibilities include implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and ongoing related training, monitoring compliance with project/prime contract completion requirements and status. In consultation with GBU Management/Legal, the manager will facilitate strategies for effective management of project commercial matters, including creation and capture of contemporaneous records. The position may start in the home office in Reston, VA for approximately six months to support pre‑construction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field, from which point the position will be based at the project site/camp in Cheyenne, WY through project completion. This position is contingent upon successful project award. The preferred candidate will have prior relevant project/commercial experience (e.g., Power Plant Project delivery; EPC Contractor role; Lump Sum/Fixed Price Contract; Guaranteed Schedule).

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for, or assists with, the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan.
• Assess prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations for the scope of work.
• Coordinate with other project team members to identify customer‑related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement appropriate actions to document events, respond to the situation, and/or request appropriate variations on the project.
• Participate in project‑related meetings, prepare necessary materials, track actions and manage the working relationship with the relevant departments to facilitate prime contract administration.
• Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
• Develop/maintain tools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards, reports, and other materials.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract management principles, and facilitate the identification, preparation, and resolution of changes/variations and claims.
• Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business‑related issues.
• Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials—drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues.
• Assist with development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to substantiate project commercial matters.
• Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical, and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Level 1 – Requires bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering and 13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years of relevant work experience.
• Level 2 – Requires bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature.
• Demonstrable experience of managing customer/prime contracts with similar commercial terms and incentivization models (e.g., EPC Contractor; Lump Sum/Fixed Price; Guaranteed Schedule).
• Recognized as an advanced contributor with a specialized skill set.

Total Rewards/Benefits

We offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

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].