Manager, Contract Management

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big‑picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role. Job Description This position provides oversight for contract management activities on Fluor projects or enables execution as lead Contract Manager on Fluor contracts if needed. This role ensures compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions through ownership of an individual contract portfolio and assigned contract administrators. The contract manager reports to project, department, and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned project(s); participates in developing and approving contracting strategies; and reviews and approves contract awards with delegated authority for mid‑to‑large contracts. Responsibilities Administer moderately large and complex contracts. Negotiate contract terms and conditions, analyze commercial sections of proposals and technical proposal evaluations, and coordinate technical scopes of work, including interface with all project disciplines. Participate in proposal development activities, including preparation of required proposal response, develop final proposal evaluations, prepare contract recommendations, and present recommendations to the project team and/or client. Perform contract management post‑award activities such as evaluating and status of contractors’ productivity, schedule adherence, contract change management, invoicing and claims avoidance. Perform closeout of contracts, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue final modifications and invoices, and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluations. Other duties as assigned. Basic Job Requirements Accredited four‑year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve years of work‑related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen years if non‑degreed. Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders. Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job. Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines. Attention to detail and ability to work in a time‑conscious and time‑effective manner. Other Job Requirements Must have or be able to obtain a Public Trust and/or Secret clearance. Prepare, maintain, retrieve, and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirements. Interface with all levels of the project team and represent and interface with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization persons; conduct meetings with interfacing disciplines in the support of scope or commercial term development. Be proactive with contractors to ensure contract compliance, generate progress and schedule reports, daily and other status reports, invoices, and supporting documents in a timely manner. Provide consultative analytical and contract management support in the area of Contract Management for the project management, project controls, and construction management leadership and other senior leaders as required. Protect the Company’s interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teams with oversight from a senior contracts manager. Ensure timely payment of contractors. Manage contract processes to avoid claims and participate in the equitable settlement of claims. Develop a claims prevention program. Perform contractor resource survey, review contract project set‑up, audit other projects, execute portfolio assignments, perform contract risk assessments, and formulate mitigation strategies. Develop standard contract templates for a project, prepare Project Contract Procedures, and provide input to Project Final Report. Coordinate the timely issue, distribution, and response of documents to the Contractor. Coordinate and maintain control of Site Instructions. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree such as a Master’s in Business Administration, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent. Fifteen years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects. Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation. Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions. Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated with engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/management (EPFC/CM). Experience with administering the RFP/RFQ process for contractors on heavy industrial construction projects. Experience with government contracts for Government Group. Extensive experience and knowledge in contract formation and contract administration. Domestic or international field assignment experience; international project experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of Contract Law and the FAR for both subcontracting and material purchases. Experience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price. Experience in work change and claims evaluation and negotiation. Experience in creating RFP/Contract packages and interfacing with multiple disciplines in their creation. Experience in creating Project Specific Contract Terms and Conditions by flowing down terms from the Prime Contract. Experience with implementing, awarding and management of long‑term agreements (IDIQ/MSC/BPA) with top suppliers for seamless execution of the supply chain lifecycle for labor services and materials requirements. Experience working with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction to develop a sound Project Execution Plan and Contract Plan. Experience in the Team Contract Management approach to contracting which includes each department being responsible for a portion of the RFP/Contracting process. Experience in formulating strategies for individual contracts. Proficient in performing price/cost analysis justifications to support projects/proposal response. Excellent communication skills. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law. Benefits Fluor offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. The offerings include medical, dental, and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses. Salary Range $103,500.00 – $191,500.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr