Contracts Manager (Preston Pipelines Infrastructure)
About The Position
Preston Companies is seeking a skilled professional to join their risk management team as a Contracts Manager. This role involves assisting and collaborating with Construction Managers, leveraging extensive project management experience in both public and private sectors. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing all phases of construction projects, possess strong problem-solving skills, and excel in communication and collaboration. A key aspect of this role is to support and optimize risk management and construction management functions across all company departments to mitigate risks effectively. The position is hybrid and based out of Milpitas, CA, with expected travel within the Bay Area and Sacramento.
Requirements
- 10+ years’ experience in project management in the ACEC industry.
- Proficient at contract document reading and understanding including, but not limited to, agreements, plans/drawings, specifications, schedules, geotechnical reports, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related or an equivalent field
- Experience and knowledge of job-tracking, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, forecasting, etc.
- Private and public works project experience
- Change order and claims process experience
- Familiarity with Critical Path Method (CPM) and Time Impact Analysis (TIAs)
Responsibilities
- Support and report to the current Construction Manager
- Interface with all companies and departments
- Special or focus projects supervision/ involvement in Operations
- Review of contract documents as needed including, but not limited to, agreements, specs, reports, PLAs, OCIPs, NDAs, etc.
- Schedule review and input
- Change order, claims, etc.
- Communications
- Oversight of the Contracts Team and ability to contribute support as needed
- Oversee the review or generation of agreements including, but not limited to, upper-tier contracts, lower-tier contracts, subcontracts, procurement, service, NDAs and confidentiality agreements, consulting, software, etc.
- Review of software agreements for Technology and other departments
- Review of consulting agreements for company
- Legal Liaisons for projects and company
- Insurance Liaisons for projects and company
- Review and support compliance efforts with safety, field, accounting/ finance, etc.
- Review of credit applications terms and conditions for Accounting/ Finance
- Review of bid documents as requested by Estimating including, but not limited to, agreements, specs, reports, PLAs, OCIPs, NDAs, etc.
- Develop training concerning construction management, contracts, engineering, etc. as needed
- Develop SOPs and templates as needed for training and policy development
- Advise/review other company literature including, but not limited to, policies and procedures as necessary
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Retirement savings plans with potential employer contributions
- Paid holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Access to training, certifications, and opportunities for career advancement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
- Additional company-provided and voluntary benefits may be available based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
