Prime Contracts Manager

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prime Contracts Manager at Bechtel will support effective administration and management of the prime contract between Customer and Bechtel. The position reports to the Project Manager(s) and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts, with duties including implementing the Prime Contract Management Program and training, monitoring compliance, and capturing contemporaneous records.

The role may start in Reston, VA for ~6 months before relocation to Cheyenne, WY for project

Qualifications

• 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 advanced contributor with specialized skill set.

Responsibilities

• Develop/maintain Prime Contract Management Program in line with contract and PMP.
• Monitor compliance, capture contemporaneous records, and coordinate with GBU/Legal on strategy.
• Prepare variations, changes/claims, and manage documentation and communication with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Contract management

Commercial governance

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's/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, WY, Various Work Locations USA

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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 have 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, that would 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, 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 ~6 months to support preconstruction 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). #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for/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.
• Demonstratable 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 advanced contributor with specialized skill set.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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