Procurement Contracting Manager - Construction

Job Summary

The primary objective of this position is to implement a well-defined, well-documented process to ensure that contractual expectations and objectives are met as it relates to construction materials and services. Manage the development, negotiation and implementation of construction services leveraging spend, continuing to source recurring contractual commitments, manage emergent project work in support of operations, and manage key supplier relationships. Work closely with civil, electrical, and engineering firms to ensure warranties, transfer of ownership, and other contractual agreements are met.

Job Responsibilities

• The position has responsibility to assure continuity of supply for all key contracted materials and services.
• This position will craft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of different contracts on a range of transactions.
• In addition, this position will create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the point of contact for contract matters.  
• This position handles technically complex projects and commercial negotiations that occur regularly in support of maintenance and operations.
• The primary responsibilities for this position are the management of contracts for various projects being undertaken including: (a) managing change orders, claims and back charges; (b) asserting warranty claims; (c) developing methods for assessing contractor performance; (d) dispute resolution and (e) implementing the appropriate processes and controls for protecting and preserving the Company’s contractual rights and remedies.
• For new contracts, this position will be responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating innovative contracting strategies and solutions with business partner personnel, assisting in clearly and completely defining the scope of work, and assessing the qualifications and capabilities of contractors through RFPs or other processes for smaller engagements between $1.5M to $10M or larger engagement greater than $10M.  

The Contract Manager will also lead all commercial negotiations. The Contract Manager reports to the Procurement Operations Manager and provides contract management services across in support of the organization.  This individual will be responsible to communicate with senior stakeholders and provides matrixed support to Project Managers and periodic reports to senior Business Unit and Service Company management.
 

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Skills, Competencies, Education and Experience:
•    B.S./B.A. Degree 
•    6-10 years contract management experience
•    Experience in construction management / service..
•    Excellent presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written, are mandatory, as well as a sound understanding of technology and telecommunications projects and scheduling.
Demonstrated ability to:
•    communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner;
•    work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment;

•    work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines;
•    appropriately assess contractual risk and implement risk management strategies;
•    implement measures and methods to tie payment to performance;
•    monitor and manage cost and change;
•    demonstrated ability to work on concurrent tasks while effectively prioritizing and coordinating work assignments.
•    demonstrated ability to proactively identify and execute next steps to reach resolution or complete tasks.
•    Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and develop plans; to interpret complex data; to effectively demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills
•    define and manage deliverables and respective responsibilities between the Company and the contractor.
•    Valid driver’s license
•    Demonstrated excellent negotiating skills.
•    Demonstrated excellent project management skills

Desired Skills, Competencies, Education and Experience:
•    Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering 

Minimum Years of Experience

Education

Certifications

Disclaimer

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