Job Title:

Contract Manager Location:

Bend, OR Duration:

6

Months Pay Rate:

$86/hr As a member of the Global Capital Sourcing team, a Contracts & Claims Manager is sought to be responsible for the commercial management of a variety of projects within large and medium green or brown field CAPEX schemes (CAPEX project). The aims are to protect rights and entitlements as provided in the contracts, ensure the Contractors' obligations are fulfilled, ensure is fulfilling their obligations, optimizing value-for-money, reducing contract risks, lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), on time/schedule delivery, quality and in-cost project purchases to support the goal for growth investments. He/she is in position to mitigate risks related to the contract creation / execution, identify cost benefit solutions to complex contractual matters (including regular delivery and close out of complex negotiations with extremal Stakeholders and Consultants). Job Description

• (Key Accountabilities)

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

Project Procurement Execution Strategy Support the definition of the Risk mitigation plan; Participate in development of contracting strategies; Involve Cost Control Group and ensure the implementation of cost control system e.g. progress measurement, remeasurement, bank guarantees, additional items, claims, cash flow and back-charges; Analyse the contract conditions and assist the project management in the preparation and conduction of the execution of those contracts; Involvement with the review of new tenders and contracts with Strategic Supplier; Support the negotiation of major contracts, subcontracts and own the final review and document preparation with Strategic Supplier; Ensure relevant Procurement & SGIE process and standards are followed.

CLAIM MANAGEMENT

Identifying opportunities for outgoing claims, development of claim strategies, supporting/preparing notifications/correspondence as well as negotiation and settlement; Analysis of incoming claims, development of defense strategies, supporting/preparing response/correspondence, claim negotiation and settlement; Collection and registration of all claim related documentation in company's claim repository.

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Manage escalation of issues and claims management with supplier; Develop the supplier relationship according to the expectations per supplier segment; Support supplier relationship management and to ensure reliable high quality supply; Support the supplier performance, compliance and accountability through supplier scorecards and performance metrics; Involved in periodic commercial audits of main contractors.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Identify and engage with internal stakeholders, including Project Management, Global SGIE, Global Procurement and Corporate Functions (mainly Legal and Finance); Clarify stakeholder requirements; Drive proactive communications. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

A higher commercial background equivalent to a Bachelor (BSc/BA), preferably Master degree (MSc/MBA) or equivalent and a good thorough technical understanding and knowledge

Skills:

What analytical capabilities or niche skillset does this role require:

• Business and financial acumen;
• Contracting strategy & execution, strategic sourcing expertise, procurement/sourcing knowledge/experience for large CAPEX projects;
• A strong understanding of construction technology, sequencing and practices;
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills;
• Demonstrated project management skills;
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sourcing strategies that have yielded measurable business results
• Ability to work cross functionally in project work and project management
• Has overseen, sourced from or worked for EPCMV contractors
• Skills in all procurement processes including commodity management, supplier management, negotiations, contract management and e-procurement systems.
• Research, analysis, summary recommendation skills.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills on international level.
• Experience managing global relationships, both internal and external.
• Experience with international commercial contracts and agreements
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build business relationships and to work in multifunctional team

Pay:

$80.00 - $86.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location:

In person