Contracts Manager

Company: TRS Staffing Solutions
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

Contracts ManagerWe are currently seeking a Contracts Manager on a contract basis within our client's team of experienced EPC professionals to assist with managing two scopes totaling $300MM. These projects include a heavy civil/water project and a wetlands restoration project. Construction is underway on both projects. Based in Carlsbad, CA, the Contracts Manager will report to the Director of Capital Projects. Daily responsibilities could range from working alongside project management and outside counsel in terms and conditions negotiations to recording minutes in weekly construction progress meetings and managing RFP processes. Opportunity exists to touch areas such as Project Controls, Design Management, and Construction Management. Depending on the individual, opportunity may also exist to work with external organizations and partners.Job Requirements:

• Multiple contracting strategies including Lump Sum, GMAX, Reimbursable Cost.
• Familiar with prime or multi-tiered contracts.
• Design-build and derivative modern-type contracting experience (Progressive DB, CMGC, etc.)
• Civil, infrastructure, water, or similar heavy construction project sizes $100MM-$1B+.
• Advanced degree such as a Masters in Business Administration, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent.
• Ten (10) to Fourteen (14) years of progressive experience in construction contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects.
• Experience developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials, and equipment installation.
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions.
• Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated with engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM).
• Experience with administering the Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation (RFP/RFQ) process for contractors on heavy 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.
• Excellent communication skills.Skills & Qualifications:
• Ability to span both commercial and technical areas. The Contracts Manager will lead commercial aspects of operations but must be able to interface with and understand designers, engineers, and construction personnel.
• Understand legal terms and conditions. Experience developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to construction and engineering services.
• Administers the Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation (RFP/RFQ) process for contractors.
• Ability to analyze required flow downs and include in subcontracts and RFQs.
• Experience maintaining records and documentation which serves as the basis for technical and commercial change evaluation. Uses records to limit company exposure to unwarranted changes or claims.
• Regularly monitors contract status and reports status to management in standardized formats.
• Experience performing contract closeout.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 USA without sponsorship.Employment Type: ContractLocation of Position: Carlsbad, CALocation Type: Facility/OfficeSalary range: up to $150K/yrTo apply for this opportunity, please contact Ora Chak; email: Ora.Chak@trsstaffing.com"We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law."
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