Job Description

CONTRACT MANAGER

Role and Responsibilities

Assist the CEO and the Project Director with the management of contractual relations both with Client and with Contractors, including

• Develop and maintain a Contract Management Risks and Opportunity process and documentation
• Analyze and advise on commercial and financial impacts of correspondence received by Client and Contractors
• Support the preparation of a strategy for commercial and legal negotiations with Client and Contractors.
• Participate in meetings with Client and Contractors and prepare minutes over contractual matters
• Prepare change orders and claims and assist with reviewing cost proposals to ensure conformance with contracts, develops negotiation strategies, and assists with negotiating change orders and claims.
• Interact with and manage outside legal counsel if and when required
• Develop and maintain a correspondence log
• Develop and maintain a Change Order and Claims Log

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Engineering, Finance, Government Contracting, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a management or supervisory role.

Competencies:

• Substantial experience working in and with public sector procurement management principles, government project administration, and government bid processes.
• Proven experience working on matters involving public works projects and construction projects.
• Substantial knowledge of contract terminology, terms and conditions, procurement, and construction management (including the ability to interpret contract documents and schedules).
• Familiarity and experience with relevant local, state, and federal laws, including federal and state procurement laws, rules, and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and document management software.

“ASTM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.”

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