Contracts Operations Manager

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Job Summary:

Provides operational support for contracts/subcontracts for the Infrastructure GBU and Supply Chain function. Provides technical support and guidance to the Manager of Supply Chain .

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”. #LI-JL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide support across the Infrastructure GBU in the formation of (sub)contracts
• Participate in functional management team reviews
• Assist in ensuring that projects are staffed with qualified/trained personnel
• In coordination with functional and project managers, review projects’ and staff performance on a regular basis to identify areas where additional guidance or support is needed
• Ensure Bechtel contracting practices, as set out in the policies and procedures, are understood by relevant personnel and that adherence is maintained
• Recommend, develop, and implement programs to maintain the contracts capability required to support current and forecast work

• Develop and maintain tools for use by all Bechtel organizations and projects, incorporating lessons learned, changes in contract policies and strategies, and new approaches to contract management
• Develop, update, and present workshops in the specialty on a scheduled and on-demand basis
• Provide specialized troubleshooting support to projects
• Develop, guide, and mentor (Sub)Contracts professionals in cooperation with Managers of Supply Chain
• Direct the development of AI initiatives and other tools to improve productivity and contribute to the effectiveness of work processes and people
• Promote the development and uptake of cross-functional adoption of AI initiatives that lead to greater efficiency
• Lead reviews and support audits of projects to identify potential (sub)contract issues and process improvement opportunities; follow through to ensure implementation of such improvement opportunities
• Provide claim support to prepare and negotiate, as required
• Communicate areas for improvement and successes/lessons learned to Infrastructure and Corporate functional management

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for working effectively in a matrix organization and leading a workforce comprised of many nationalities and backgrounds
• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, or Cost Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration, and negotiation of change orders; effective correspondence; and planning and scheduling
• Proficiency in the formation and administration of prime contracts, or
• Proficiency in the formation and administration of (sub)contracts through the complete (sub)contract and project life cycles
• Direct experience in managing workload distribution and execution of the work, as well as personnel interviewing, selection, salary planning, classification changes, performance evaluation, career counseling, transfers, and terminations
• Demonstrated communication capability across all levels of the organization and the ability to prepare and make effective presentations to staff, Project Management, GBU Management, and customers

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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