Direct I, Contract Management

Great opportunity to join, one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies in America!
TRS Staffing is searching for a Director I, Contract Management in Sugarland, Texas.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Oversee and manage Contract Management process on the project from Pre-Award, Post-Award through Close-Out
• Support preparation of bid evaluation plans for large engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction
• Request for Proposal packages and participate in both technical and commercial bid evaluation; assist Project and Engineering Managers with preparing scope, schedule, and other technical documents for the RFP process
• Bear ultimate responsibility for the quality of the Project RFP packages and Contract documents
• Manage interfaces with Project Management, Construction, Project Controls, Quality, Safety, Finance, Client, and Joint Venture Partners
• Protect the Company’s interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teams
• Lead the contract management activities associated with large engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction / construction management projects with multi-office execution
REQUIREMENTS:
• Develop waivers for Bonding policies
• Manage contract processes to avoid claims and participate in the equitable settlement of claims that cannot be avoided
• Provide consultative functional technical and analytical support in Contract Management for the project management, project controls, and construction management processes and senior leadership as required
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Travel to site, as required to oversee contract management operations.
• Support development of negotiation strategies during Pre-Award, Post-Award and Close-Out
• Manage contract processes to avoid claims and participate in the equitable settlement of claims that cannot be avoided; manage the bid analysis process and ensure project team is briefed on findings
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

EXPERIENCE:
• At least ten (10) years of domestic and/or international field construction subcontracts management experience
• Fifteen (15) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects and at least five (5) years of work experience in Fluor Contract Management
• Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts, construction, modularization/fabrication, professional services on a Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/EPFCM)
• Experience with development, administration, and management of the multi-million US dollar (or global equivalent) requests for proposal and contracts on large projects or key, strategic industrial construction projects
• Experience working with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction to develop a sound Project Execution Plan and Contract Plan
• Strong knowledge of EPFC/EPFCM project execution
• Excellent computer and software skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Lotus Notes, or Outlook
• Strong knowledge of Pre-Award process and contracts packages formation
• Experience in creating Request for Proposal (RFP)/Contract packages and interfacing with multiple disciplines in their creation
EDUCATION:
• Accredited degree or global equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Business Law
• Advanced degree such as a master’s in business administration, master’s in industrial engineering, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent

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.