Prime Contracts Manager/PI Commercial

Job Summary: The Prime Contracts & Power Island (PI) Manager will support effective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between the Customer and Bechtel and Bechtel’s PI commercial agreement. The position reports operationally to the Project Manager and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts. Duties and responsibilities include implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and ongoing related training, monitoring compliance with project/prime contract completion requirements and status, as well as implementation of appropriate tools/processes for administration of the PI agreement. In consultation with GBU Management/Legal, facilitate strategies for effective management of project commercial matters, including creation and capture of contemporaneous records. Major Responsibilities: Responsible for/assists with the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan. Assess prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations for the scope of work. Coordinate with other project team members to identify customer-related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement actions as appropriate to document events, respond to the situation, and/or request appropriate variations on the project. Participate in project related meetings, prepare necessary materials, track actions, and manage the working relationship with the relevant departments to facilitate prime contract administration. Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible. Develop/maintain tools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards, reports, and other materials. Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract management principles, and facilitate the identification, preparation, and resolution of changes/variations and claims. Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business-related issues. Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues. Assist with development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to substantiate project commercial matters. Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical, and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials. Other Major Responsibilities: PI Commercial Ensure effective contract administration through clear communication, organized documentation, and accurate record-keeping. Manage the review of the contractor’s payment applications in accordance with the contract’s commercial terms, including cost verification and auditing. Serve as the primary author of commercial correspondence and contractual notices and ensure timely responses to all contractor correspondence. Evaluate and substantiate potential changes for merit and provide recommendations in written report format. Lead the preparation and execution of change orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract terms. Prepare periodic reports and updates for leadership and stakeholders. Provide guidance to project team on contract interpretation and application. Education and Experience Requirements: Requires degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 13-15 years of relevant experience. Required Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge of commercial/business management functions with work experience of a progressively responsible nature. Demonstratable experience of managing customer/prime contracts with similar commercial terms and incentivization models (e.g. EPC Contractor; Lump Sum/Fixed Price; Guaranteed Schedule). Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set. Benefits: 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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