Senior Contracts & Claims Manager

Unicon Pharma Inc; Vacaville (CA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Unicon Pharma Inc is looking for a Senior Contracts & Claims Manager in Vacaville, California. The role focuses on contract administration, managing commercial risks, and relationship management for large CAPEX projects exceeding $5M.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience managing contracts in construction-related industries, with strong negotiation and communication skills. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, leading contract negotiations, and monitoring project financial performance.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in contract management or related fields.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk and project execution.
• Experience in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for CAPEX projects.
• Manage contractor claims and dispute resolutions.
• Support supplier performance and monitor project costs.

Kenntnisse

Contract management

Claims management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Client is seeking a Senior Contracts & Claims Manager to support large CAPEX projects ($5M+), including greenfield and brownfield construction initiatives. This role is responsible for contract administration, commercial risk management, claims management, supplier relationships, and ensuring contractual compliance throughout project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contract and procurement strategies for CAPEX projects.
• Lead contract administration, change orders, contract extensions, and commercial negotiations.
• Manage contractor claims, dispute resolution, arbitration support, and risk mitigation activities.
• Review contracts, identify commercial risks, and protect company contractual rights and entitlements.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Project Management teams.
• Support supplier performance management, commercial audits, and contractor relationship management.
• Monitor project costs, contract variations, and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Legal Studies, Quantity Surveying, Cost Consulting, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in contract management, claims management, commercial management, or project controls within large CAPEX/construction projects.
• Experience with contract negotiations, change management, claims resolution, and dispute settlement.
• Experience working with EPC/EPCM contractors and major construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial risk, cost control, and project execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, food, or other regulated industries is preferred.