Contracts Manager - Home Office

Requisition ID: 275716 

•  Relocation Authorized: National - Family 
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework 
• Work Location: Perth, WA 

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Job Summary:

As a Contract Manager – Home Office, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a Contract Management Program for a project consistent with the Standard Work Process Procedures and the Subcontract/Contract Management Manual.

You will supervise a team of contracts formation and administration personnel providing operational supervision and technical guidance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project master contracts forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in the project contracts documents.
• Assess the Contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk. As work proceeds, make recommendations to the Project and Site Managers on the mitigation of these risks; closely monitor and support remedial actions and recommend appropriate trade-offs.
• Responsible for the development and management of appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with (sub)contract terms and conditions.
• Work with the other Project Team members to ensure that Bechtel or customer related actions or inactions which could result in constructive (sub)contract changes are identified and make recommendations on their resolution.
• Responsible for the development and management of a procedure to recognize and identify (sub)contract claims as they develop and manage the timely resolution under the changes provisions wherever possible.
• Provide Project Manager with reviews and analysis of the contract financial data.
• Perform other duties as directed in support of project activities. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering desirable. 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the formation, negotiation, award and administration of complex design & supply, design & construct and construction/commissioning contracts.
• Experience in developing complex contract types, remunerations models, incentive regimes, terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, effective correspondence and claims and dispute resolution.
• Experience and courses in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.
• Direct experience in the function of managing workload distribution and execution of the work as well as personnel interviews, selection, salary planning, classification changes, performance evaluation, career counselling, transfers and terminations.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Please note, you must already hold the right to live and work in Australia without employer sponsorship to be considered for this role. 

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Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.