Senior Contracts Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Bechtel Global Corporation; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Riverside Project Team in California. The role oversees all contract management activities, ensuring client compliance, procurement, risk management, and successful delivery across all project phases.

Reporting to the Riverside Project Manager, you will lead contract changes, manage payments, and coordinate with vendors and external stakeholders to avoid claims and optimize cost.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 13–19 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of contract regulations, policies, and practices.
• Experience in managing various contract types and fee structures.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Implement a responsibilities matrix for contract management tasks.
• Coordinate with client procurement to review contractual rights and obligations.
• Manage complex contract changes with project coordinators and approvals.
• Communicate with client on contract provisions, vendor performance, and schedules.
• Review progress reports for commercial impacts and advise project management.
• Oversee review and approval of payments and close-out requirements.
• Support project team and prepare reports.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder relationships

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Riverside Project Team in California. The role oversees all contract management activities, ensuring client compliance, procurement, risk management, and successful delivery across all project phases.

Reporting to the Riverside Project Manager, you will lead contract changes, manage payments, and coordinate with vendors and external stakeholders to avoid claims and optimize cost.