Job Summary:As Contracts Professional, you will participate in contract formation and/or administration of contracts and subcontracts required to support your assigned project.
Contract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures.
Contract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, managing variations, communication with contractors and internal stakeholders, and communication of difficulties.
Your work will ensure Contract compliance with project requirements.
#LI-RH1 Major Responsibilities: Contract Administration Implements the Supply Chain Assignment Schedule which records the Project's agreed assignment of various Contract management tasks and the Standard Work Process Procedures applicable to Contract Administration.
Administers assigned Contracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
Coordinates with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, Contract performance, Contract administration and other major matters.
Administers complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
Represents Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
Contract Formation Leads preparation of bid request packages, addenda, and other bid cycle correspondence to ensure proper format, content and project requirements are met.
Reviews bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority.
Reviews and recommends bid selections that require higher approval authority.
Executes commitments within delegated signing authority.
Develops, monitors, and maintains project master contracts forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in the project contracts documents.
Directs negotiations and prepares proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of contracts when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated supervisor.
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13 years relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills: Broad experience in the formation, negotiation and award of all types of contracts, Experience in developing complex contract types, fee arrangements, terms and conditions.
Working knowledge of change management procedures pertaining to Requests for Information (RFIs), change notices, change orders, amendments, and claims and dispute resolution.
Skilled in working and communicating effectively with all levels of project functional groups.
Experienced in supervising personnel, workload distribution and execution of work.
Working Rights in Australia without employer sponsorship are required.
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Total Rewards/Benefits There are many reasons why choosing to join Bechtel is one of the best career decisions you will ever make.
In addition to working with talented, dedicated people and having the opportunity to play an integral role in stimulating and challenging local and international projects, Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live a healthy life.
With a market aligned salary package and annual discretionary performance bonus scheme in place, employee wellbeing is also at the centre of our business - promoted through our strong health and safety focus and private health cover including access to a leading employee assistance program.
Diverse teams build the extraordinary: 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.
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