Director II, Contract Management

Fluor•Greenville, SC

4d•$166,500 - $309,500

About The Position

This position oversees all contract management activities on mega projects or key strategic projects. Through assigned contract administrators, the role assures compliance with the Prime Contract and Fluor Contract Management Practices. The Contract Director reports on the health of assigned projects to project, department, and company senior leadership, and develops and approves contracting strategies and processes for sourcing, negotiation, award, execution, contract administration, and close-out of various contract types. The role reviews and approves contract awards within delegated authority, including Prime Contract Administration supporting services performed globally. Work is performed in home-office and field locations on projects of varying duration, from short term to long term. The role also provides consultative technical and analytical support, helps maintain compliance with Fluor’s Contract Management Practices and systems, and contributes to the improvement of functional work processes and reference systems. Travel to project sites is required as needed.

Requirements

Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field and 18 years of work-related experience, or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to 22 years if non-degreed.
Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Working knowledge of Fluor’s Contract Management Standards, programs, and goals.
Ability to apply Contract Management practices established by Fluor at a project site or office.
Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Accredited degree or global equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Law.
Advanced degree such as an MBA, Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Juris Doctor, or global equivalent.
18 years of overall contract management experience and at least 10 years of contract management experience with Fluor, contract administration, and supply chain management supporting mega EPFC/CM projects or programs.
At least 10 years of field and international experience.
Strong knowledge of the Pre-Award process and contract package formation.
Experience developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions for contracts involving construction, modularization/fabrication, and professional services on lump-sum, unit-price, and cost-reimbursable bases.
Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions.
Strong understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated with EPFC/CM.
Experience developing, administering, and managing multi-million-dollar (or global equivalent) RFPs and contracts on mega industrial construction projects.
Experience formulating multiple compensation structures, including reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price.
Experience evaluating and negotiating work changes and claims.
Experience creating RFP/contract packages and interfacing with multiple disciplines in their creation.
Experience 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 with the Team Contract Management approach, in which each department is responsible for a portion of the RFP/contracting process.
Experience formulating strategies for individual contracts.
Experience managing more than 20 Contract Management personnel.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the project Contract Management process from Pre-Award through Post-Award and Close-Out in accordance with the Project Execution Plan and Project Procedures Manual, including claims and back charges.
Support preparation of bid evaluation plans for large EPC projects and fabrication RFP packages, and participate in technical and commercial bid evaluations.
Bear ultimate responsibility for the quality of project RFP packages and contract documents.
Manage interfaces with Project Management, Construction, Project Controls, Quality, Safety, Finance, the Client, and Joint Venture Partners.
Assist Project and Engineering Managers with preparing scope, schedule, and other technical documents for the RFP process.
Report assigned project health to project, department, and company senior leadership.
Develop and approve contracting strategies and processes for sourcing, negotiation, award, execution, contract administration, and close-out.
Review and approve contract awards within delegated authority, including Prime Contract Administration.
Maintain knowledge of Fluor’s Contract Management Standards, programs, and goals, and apply established Contract Management practices at a project site or office.
Provide consultative functional, technical, and analytical Contract Management support to project management, project controls, construction management processes, and senior leadership as required.
Assure compliance with Fluor’s Contract Management Practices and Contract Management System, or a similar system.
Manage and actively contribute to improvement of functional work processes and reference systems.
Provide assistance in Prime Contract Administration as required.
Develop waivers for bonding policies.
Travel to project sites as required to oversee contract management operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability coverage
Life insurance
AD&D coverage
Voluntary benefit plans
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave for salaried employees
Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
Parental leave
Training and development courses