Director I, Contract Management

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Company: Fluor Corporation

Location: Greenville, SC 29615

Description:

Job Description

This position provides oversight for all contract management activities on large projects or key, strategic projects. This role assures, through assigned contract administrators, compliance with Prime Contract, and Fluor Contract Management Practices. The position requires the Contract Director to report to project, department and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned project(s); develop and approve contracting strategies, sourcing, negotiation, award, execution, Contract management administration and close out of various types of contracts, reviewing and approving contract awards within their delegated authority, including Prime Contracts Administration that support services performed on a global project basis. Work is performed in the home office and field locations for projects ranging in duration from short term to long term.
Oversee and manage Contract Management process on the project from Pre-Award, Post-Award through Close-Out in accordance with the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Project Procedures Manual (PPM), including claims and back charges
Support preparation of bid evaluation plans for large engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and participate in both technical and commercial bid evaluation; assist Project and Engineering Managers with preparing scope, schedule, and other technical documents for the RFP process
Bear ultimate responsibility for the quality of the Project RFP packages and Contract documents
Manage interfaces with Project Management, Construction, Project Controls, Quality, Safety, Finance, Client and Joint Venture Partners
Protect the Company's interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teams
Lead the contract management activities associated with large engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction / construction management (EPFC/EPFCM) projects with multi-office execution
Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nineteen (19) 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

Preferred Qualifications
Accredited degree or global equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Business Law
Advanced degree such as an Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Industrial Engineering, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent
Experience in Supply Chain for the Semiconductor Industry
Experience in Supply Chain for the Data Center Industry
Fifteen (15) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects and at least five (5) years of work experience in Fluor Contract Management
At least ten (10) years of field and international experience
Strong knowledge of Pre-Award process and contracts packages formation
Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts, construction, modularization/fabrication, professional services on a Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis
Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
Strong understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/EPFCM)
Experience with development, administration, and management of the multi-million US dollar (or global equivalent) requests for proposal and contracts on large projects or key, strategic industrial construction projects
Experience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including, but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price
Experience in work change and claims evaluation and negotiation
Experience in creating Request for Proposal (RFP)/Contract packages and interfacing with multiple disciplines in their creation
Experience in creating Project Specific Contract Terms and Conditions by flowing down terms from the Prime Contract
Experience working with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction to develop a sound Project Execution Plan and Contract Plan
Experience in the Team Contract Management approach to contracting which includes each department being responsible for a portion of the RFP/Contracting process
Experience in formulating strategies for individual contracts
Experience managing twenty plus (20+) Contract Management personnel
Strong working knowledge of Contract or Construction Law
Strong knowledge of EPFC/EPFCM project execution
Knowledge of Contract Management software
Experience with government contracts
Demonstrated strong and leadership skills
Ability and desire to develop, mentor, and coach employees
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Self-motivated
Excellent negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills
Excellent computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, or Outlook

Other Job Requirements
Develop waivers for Bonding policies
Ensure timely payment of contractors
Manage contract processes to avoid claims and participate in the equitable settlement of claims that cannot be avoided
Be involved in Strategic Functional Initiatives
Provide consultative functional technical and analytical support in the area of Contract Management for the project management, project controls, and construction management processes and senior leadership as required
Support development of negotiation strategies during Pre-Award, Post-Award and Close-Out
Actively participate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Manage and actively contribute to improvement of functional work processes and reference systems
Travel to site, as required to oversee contract management operations.
Manage contract processes to avoid claims and participate in the equitable settlement of claims that cannot be avoided; manage the bid analysis process and ensure project team is briefed on findings

Notice to Candidates:

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

Benefits

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, and training and development courses.

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