Claims Manager (Prime)

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Project Overview:

The Riyadh Expo (the name of the upcoming World Expo) will be one of the most high-profile events of 2030 that invites nations and major organizations to address global challenges and showcase innovation. The EXPO 2030 is expected to attract over 40 million global and local visitors. Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets and parks. Our scope on the six-square-kilometer site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development to serve the community after the six-month event is over. The project’s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.

Job Summary:

The Claims and Prime Contracts Manager will support the Project Director and Commercial Director to:

a) Manage all aspects of contractor claim analysis and mitigation including input into the project contracts claim strategy, detailed analysis of existing claims and negotiation planning for resolution of outstanding contractor commercial issues; and

b) Facilitate effective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between the Client and Bechtel.

The position reports operationally to the Commercial Director and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts. Duties and responsibilities include implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and ongoing related training, monitoring compliance with project/prime contract completion requirements and status. In consultation with GBU Management/Legal, facilitate strategies for effective management of project commercial matters and claims, including creation and capture of contemporaneous records.

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Major Responsibilities:

• Develop the contractor claim resolution strategy for assigned contracts based on applicable laws and historical data as well as the overall project execution strategy considering project risk, pricing, scope, and schedule. Use the contractor claim resolution strategy to prepare and implement claim resolution negotiations plans
• Provide for adherence to prime contract insurance provisions and coordinate with the Risk Management Department on any occurrences covered by Customer or Bechtel provided insurance;
• Responsible for/assists with the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan.
• Coordinate with other project team members to identify client-related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement actions as appropriate to document events, respond to the situation and/or request appropriate variations on the project.
• Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
• Develop/maintain tools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards, reports and other materials.
• Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business-related issues.
• Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues.
• Assist with the development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to substantiate project commercial matters.
• Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature on large, complex projects.
• Experience and courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Demonstratable experience of managing client contracts with similar commercial terms and incentivization models.
• Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set.

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