Senior Commercial Lead

What We're Looking For

Interfacing within the Program Management Team made up of a planning, engineering, procurement, legal, project controls, and construction teams working on various Alternative Delivery Projects (DB, DBF, DBFM, DBFOM, CMGC). Key focus will include managing the flow of communication and accountability regarding document control of RFQs, SOQs, RFPs, proposal submittals, RFIs, disputes, etc. while coordinating with technical experts and facilitating the process of developing and recommending strategies and solutions for project challenges. As a key member of a team in the development and/or administration of agreements between an infrastructure owner and design and construction providers (Projects often utilize alternative delivery methods such as design-build or some other form of public private partnerships) this person will participate in a wide variety of meetings - client meetings, proposer meetings, design charrettes, and contractor meetings. In those meetings this role will typically act as a representative for the owner as part of the program or project management team.

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who can deliver stellar service to our clients through the alternative delivery process by applying expertise in support of resolving project issues, including the analysis of and application of contract provisions. Candidates should be intellectually curious and not afraid to ask questions. Customer service skills and ability to talk comfortably with executives are a must. Candidates must be detail oriented, able to multitask, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where things can and will change quickly.

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for commercial issue resolution, risk management, contract administration and compliance, and change management on alternative delivery mega transportation project(s) of a diverse and complex nature with a contract price from $500 million to over $1billion. Provides commercial services and trains staff on basic contract interpretation and application, manage project communication in all mediums, oversee contract, state, and federal compliance; oversee and manage project risks, issues, and potential changes to resolution. Oversees project staff in review of the contractor's activities, roles and responsibilities, communication protocols, and execution and application of contract provisions. Primary author of correspondence, vets all project-specific processes and procedures, and co-drafter's internal management plans. Co-reviewer and commenter of all contractor reports and Management Plans. On-site liaison to support the client's legal department for resolution of claims, formal disputes and litigation. Capture lessons learned on policies, contractual strategies, and project issues, and assists in drafting commensurate contract provisions. Part of an owner's representative team providing contractor oversight and project support services.

What You'll Do:

• Provides commercial support on resolving project issues, including application of contract provisions, working with technical and legal experts, and making recommendations for strategies and solutions for resolution. Draft and co- draft technical memos, policy papers, and issue analysis codifying recommendations, contract position taken, or resolution documents.

• Reviews correspondence works with various members of the project team and the owner to develop responses and propose and draft responses.

• Oversees the project team's review of technical and administrative submittal responses, participates in meetings, reviews reports and minutes, and coordinates project communication utilizing a variety of methods.

• Assists in the resolution of potential change orders, change orders, dispute resolution, and provide claims, formal dispute, and litigation support.

• Performs administrative audits, including both process and product audits. Identifies procedural noncompliance and nonconforming work, opportunities for improvement, and necessary corrective and preventative actions.

• Reviews and audits of subcontracts, insurance and bonding provisions and subcontracting procedures.

• Mentors and trains the project team on general principles of contract interpretation and application of contract policies and requirements, proper communication and documentation, and risks and liabilities related to project roles and responsibilities.

• Makes recommendation for revisions to contract policies, strategies, and provisions, and revise or draft corresponding contract provisions. Recommendations are in written report format.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Legal Studies or related field, and

• 15 years of project management, contract drafting & negotiation, construction claims resolution or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications Skills:

• Experience developing and reviewing legal documents (MOUs, IGAs, RFQs, SOQs, RFPs, Proposals, Contractor Correspondence, etc)

• Experience assisting in procurements by developing and reviewing proposer correspondence (Letters, Question Reponses, etc)Experience in the design and construction industry for infrastructure and transportation projects

• Certifications/Licenses: member of a State Bar

• Juris Doctor Degree and two years of project management, contract drafting and negotiation, construction claims resolution or similar experience

• Involves complex document interpretation, analysis, problem solving, and communication

• Project leadership role requiring engagement with and providing direction to all other project managers and staff

• Provides support on resolving project issues, including application of contract provisions, working with technical experts, and making recommendations for strategies and solutions for resolution. Drafts and co-drafts technical memos, policy papers, and issue analysis codifying recommendations, contract position taken, or resolution documents.

• Reviews correspondence, work with various members of the project team and the owner to develop responses and propose and draft responses.

• Oversees the project team's review of technical and administrative submittal responses, participates in meetings, reviews reports and minutes, and coordinates project communication utilizing a variety of methods.

• Assists in the resolution of potential change orders, change orders, dispute resolution, and provide claims, formal dispute, and litigation support.

• Performs administrative audits, including both process and product audits. Identifies procedural noncompliance and nonconforming work, opportunities for improvement, and necessary corrective and preventative actions.

• Reviews and audits of subcontracts, insurance and bonding provisions, and subcontracting procedures.

• Mentors and trains the project team on contract interpretation and application of contract policies and requirements, proper communication and documentation, and risks and liabilities related to project roles and responsibilities.

• Makes recommendation for revisions to contract policies, strategies, and provisions, and revise or draft corresponding contract provisions. Recommendations are in written report format.

• Demonstrates a high level of initiative and proactiveness in mitigating risks and recognizing resolutions

• Decision making ability that may have an impact on policies, procedures or the achievement of strategic goals, projects costs and risk exposure

• Excellent writing, editing, verbal, and presentation skills

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:

Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Columbia, SC, Macon, GA, Nashville, TN (City Center), North Charleston, SC, Savannah, GA

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Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Program Management Group

ReqID: R-29614

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