Senior Contracts Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Bechtel Corporation; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Riverside, CA is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee all contract management activities for the Riverside Project. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements, manage procurement, risk, and construction across all phases.

The role reports to the Riverside Project Manager and requires expert oversight of payments, approvals, and close‑out, with a focus on vendor performance, contract provisions, and avoiding claims.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in managing various contract types and procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge of contract regulations and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Implement a division of responsibilities matrix for contract management tasks.
• Coordinate with the client’s procurement team to review activities impacting contractual rights, obligations, performance, and administration.
• Manage complex contract changes by collaborating with project coordinators and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Communicate with the client to ensure awareness of contract provisions, vendor performance, compliance with terms and conditions, delivery schedules, cost-saving opportunities, and strategies for avoiding claims.
• Review contractor progress reports to assess potential commercial impacts and advise the project management team accordingly.
• Oversee the review and approval of contractor progress payments and invoices; manage "stop payment" requests and demands for payment from subconsultants. Facilitate contract close-out by ensuring all commercial, documentary, and technical requirements are met before substantial completion.
• Provide support and guidance on effective contract management to the project team.
• Assist the Project Manager with ad-hoc tasks and report preparations.

Skills

Contract regulations

Pricing & contract law

Contract types & terms

Problem solving

MS Office

Stakeholder relations

Contracting in engineering/construct

Confidentiality

Executive communication

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree

Job description

Bechtel Corporation in Riverside, CA is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee all contract management activities for the Riverside Project. You will ensure compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements, manage procurement, risk, and construction across all phases.

The role reports to the Riverside Project Manager and requires expert oversight of payments, approvals, and close‑out, with a focus on vendor performance, contract provisions, and avoiding claims.