Contracts Manager

The Contracts Manager will oversee post-award contract administration and manage contractual matters associated with the obligations and responsibilities of all parties. The position works closely with project management, construction, engineering, procurement, legal, project controls, and risk management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze contracts, including terms and conditions, scope of work, and supporting documentation, to identify contractual requirements, deliverables, ambiguities, conflicts, deviations, and potential areas of risk.
• Provide recommendations to the Project Manager regarding contractual risk mitigation and support appropriate corrective actions.
• Develop and manage processes to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance to project team members to promote technical competence and consistency in the administration of multiple contract packages.
• Identify actions or inactions that could result in constructive contract changes and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Develop and manage procedures for identifying potential contract claims and support timely resolution through applicable change provisions.
• Engage claims and legal expertise when appropriate.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement, Legal, Project Management, and Risk Management to facilitate effective contract administration.
• Review and analyze contract commitments and payment positions for the Project Manager and support Project Controls with overall cost management.
• Monitor adherence to contractual insurance provisions and ensure applicable requirements are implemented.
• Promote good corporate governance across the Project Management team and address potential deviations from established governance practices.
• Provide contract-related reporting, guidance, and support to the Project Management team.
• Help maintain consistent contract administration practices across assigned projects.

Scope of Role:

• Complexity: Works on complex contractual and commercial matters, developing solutions through strategy, collaboration, and delegation as appropriate.
• Collaboration: Works closely with managers, functional leaders, project stakeholders, contractors, and external colleagues.
• Decision-Making: Operates with limited supervision and significant latitude to establish objectives, priorities, and timelines within the assigned functional area.
• Budget Responsibility: Supports budget preparation by consolidating relevant components and providing recommendations.
• Leadership: May manage supervisors or mid-level professional individual contributors.