Prime Contracts Manager

Requisition ID: 286346

• Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Sydney, NSW

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Project Overview:

Bechtel is currently growing our team working on a variety of new transportation and infrastructure projects. We are currently considering candidates, preferably with prior transportation, infrastructure, and/or complex public project experience, to provide project management consultancy services (including technical, commercial and construction management) for a major infrastructure project(s).

This posting serves as an expression of interest only. Further details on specific roles and locations will be discussed with successful candidates.

Job Summary:

As a Prime Contracts Manager will support effective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between the client and Bechtel.

This position reports operationally to the Project Director and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts where the 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. In consultation with GBU Management / Legal, you will 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 commercial/contractual items that may arise during project execution and 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 Client 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.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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.
• Recognized as advanced contributor with specialized skill set.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, 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. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

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