Sr Mgr, Prime Contract Mgmt

Fluor Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor is a leading government contractor seeking a Prime Contracts Manager to oversee multiple Prime Contracts and proposals for the Mission Solutions business. You will work with the Project Director, Law Department, and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage changes, and protect Fluor’s rights throughout the project lifecycle.

The role emphasizes transition from award to execution, coordinating with Legal, Insurance, and Project Controls, and providing training on prime contract

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent with 14+ years experience, or 18 years if non-degreed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local, state/provincial and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and time-conscious work practices.
• U.S. citizenship proof may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support formation and review of prime contracts, including risk assessment and partnering.
• Coordinate with Legal, Insurance, and risk groups; ensure contract terms are protected.
• Develop Contract Summary and maintain throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with changes, RFIs, and documentation; participate in PM team reviews.
• Provide contractual troubleshooting and, if needed, contract management duties.

Skills

Contract management

Risk assessment

Proposal support

Subcontract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or global equivalent

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high-value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for multiple Prime Contracts and proposals across the entire Mission Solutions business. This position assists in the management and execution of the Prime Contract in conjunction with the Project Director and Law Department. Complexity of projects and the associated risk will be less than typically managed by a Director I. Ensure compliance with government regulations, statutes, and Fluor Practices. Typically, this role is assigned to an organization supporting mid-to-large projects in domestic and overseas locations with high risk. This position is fully integrated with the project core team and the Sr. Manager. Prime Contracts Management will be the lead for the project core team. Undertake Prime Contract management execution activities in accordance with the Prime Contract, preventing leakage and confirming reimbursement for valid changes.

• Provide support to business and execution units in the formation of prime contracts, including participating in the proposal, prime contract review, joint venture and/or subcontract partnering, and risk assessment process.
• Facilitate smooth transition from Award to Execution with the support of the Project team throughout life of a risk project.
• Coordinate with the Legal Department and Insurance and Risk Management Group to obtain and provide information regarding both government and commercial issues; coordinate with Project Controls and Project Business Services on government and commercial issues.
• Review project correspondence to ensure Fluor’s rights are protected and that it is consistent with the terms of the Prime Contract.
• Assist in developing the Contract Summary and updating it throughout the project.
• Participate in functional management team reviews.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fourteen (14) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eighteen (18) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

Must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Work with the Project Manager and Project team to identify and maintain the Prime Contract baseline and ensure consistency with the Operating System Requirements (OSR) and Baseline Centric processes

• Provide ongoing training in the various aspects of prime contract management to project managers and to other key members of project teams to address prime contract management principles, subcontract formation and administration, identification, preparation and resolution of claims
• Work with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Insurance and Risk Management to assist in facilitating organizational interfaces between those performing subcontract formation and administration
• Ensure compliance with applicable Fluor Practices
• Maintain knowledge bank of Fluor Prime Contract Management Practices
• Assist with internal and external Request For Information (RFI) actions
• Support Incurred Cost Submissions
• Support Change Management actions
• Create and maintain clear and detailed contractual and proposal documentation
• Provide specialized troubleshooting to projects
• May be required to perform Contract Management duties if no Contract Manager is assigned to the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited degree (or global equivalent) in business, law, engineering, construction management or cost engineering or equivalent experience
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and management of contracts and subcontracts
• Understanding and experience with multinational business environments
• Experience in pricing, contracts law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, risk identification and mitigation, effective correspondence, planning, and scheduling
• Proficiency in the formation and administration of prime contracts and subcontracts through the several steps of bidder pre-qualification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of contractors, back charge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, and other such related steps
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for working effectively in a matrix organization and leading a workforce comprised of many nationalities and backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00