Contracts Manager

A leading EPC contractor are recruiting for a Contract Manager to join a pharmaceutical project in Denmark.

The position requires the Contract Manager to:
• Report to project, department and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned project(s); assist with the development and approve contracting strategies, sourcing, negotiation, award, execution, Contract management administration and close out of various types of contracts, reviewing and approving contract awards within their delegated authority, including Prime Contracts Administration that support services performed on a global project basis. Work is performed in the home office and field locations for projects ranging in duration from short term to long term.
• Oversee and manage Contract Management process on the project from Pre-Award, Post-Award through Close-Out in accordance with the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Project Procedures Manual (PPM), including claims and back charges
• Support preparation of bid evaluation plans for large engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction (EPFC) Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and participate in both technical and commercial bid evaluation; assist Project and Engineering Managers with preparing scope, schedule, and other technical documents for the RFP process
• Bear ultimate responsibility for the quality of the Project RFP packages and Contract documents
• Manage interfaces with Project Management, Construction, Project Controls, Quality, Safety, Finance, Client and Joint Venture Partners
• Protect the Company’s interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teams
• Lead the contract management activities associated with large engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction / construction management (EPFC/EPFCM) projects with multi-office execution
• Other duties as assigned
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
• A degree or qualification in Engineering, Commercial or Business or other relevant field.
• Contracts Management experience on a heavy industry project in Oil&Gas, Energy or Life Sciences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Danish language skills would be preferable
• Strong knowledge of Pre-Award process and contracts packages formation
• Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts, construction, modularization/fabrication, professional services on a Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
• Strong understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/EPFCM)
• Experience with development, administration, and management of the multi-million US dollar (or global equivalent) requests for proposal and contracts on large projects or key, strategic industrial construction projects
• Experience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including, but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price
• Experience in work change and claims evaluation and negotiation
• Experience in creating Request for Proposal (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 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
• Strong working knowledge of Contract or Construction Law
• Strong knowledge of EPFC/EPFCM project execution
• Knowledge of Contract Management software
• Experience with government contracts

To apply for this opportunity please contact Anna Holtmon-Jones or apply via the link below.

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