Senior Contracts Manager – Infrastructure Projects

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

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Riverside, California team. The role will oversee all contract management activities for the Riverside Project, reporting to the Riverside Project Manager, and ensuring compliance through all project phases.

Responsibilities include managing procurement, risk, and changes, coordinating with clients and vendors, and guiding the project team on contract management practices. Strong communication with senior leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (or international equivalent) required.
• 13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of contract regulations, policies and practices.
• Experience pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and stakeholder management.
• Ability to interact with senior managers and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Implement a division of responsibilities matrix for contract management tasks and standard work processes.
• 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 knowledge

Pricing & accounting

Contract types experience

MS Office

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Confidentiality protocols

Senior stakeholder interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree (or international equivalent)

13–15 years of relevant experience or 17–19 years of relevant work experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Bechtel is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Riverside, California team. The role will oversee all contract management activities for the Riverside Project, reporting to the Riverside Project Manager, and ensuring compliance through all project phases.

Responsibilities include managing procurement, risk, and changes, coordinating with clients and vendors, and guiding the project team on contract management practices. Strong communication with senior leaders is essential.