Senior Contract & Claims Manager – Rail Mobility

Siemens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California seeks a Contract and Claims Professional to support Rolling Stock contracts and procurement. You will advise on, negotiate, and draft supplier contracts, manage claims, and resolve contract issues across public procurements and project execution.

The role requires a law degree or equivalent experience in contract management, with strong drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with partners and public

Qualifications

• Law degree admitted to practice in the U.S. or foreign jurisdiction, and/or contract management experience.
• Experience preparing and defending claims against customers and suppliers.
• Excellent claim drafting and defense skills are necessary.
• Identifying risks and opportunities in contracts.
• Ability to deliver high-quality contract advice and meet defined timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate, and resolve diverse matters with customers, partners, and suppliers.
• Identify and guide the project team to successfully assert and avert claims.
• Identify and assess contractual risks, opportunities, and requirements, and communicate the same.
• Cooperate with the project management team to define the contract/legal strategy for projects.
• Consult with management and draft official correspondence towards public owners and suppliers in a timely, clear, and professional manner.
• Defend against external claims from customers, partners, and suppliers through the presentation of exonerative facts and documentation.
• Prepare for and participate in claim negotiations as well as pre-litigation matters, together with project management.
• Conduct legal research and writing.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Risk identification

Communication

Education

Law degree (admitted to practice)

Commercial project management

Job description

Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California seeks a Contract and Claims Professional to support Rolling Stock contracts and procurement. You will advise on, negotiate, and draft supplier contracts, manage claims, and resolve contract issues across public procurements and project execution.

The role requires a law degree or equivalent experience in contract management, with strong drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with partners and public