Lead Contract Manager

natgridProd • Waltham, MA

5d • $142,000 - $166,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Contract Manager supports the gas construction business in interpretation of contracts, understanding of business requirements, best outcomes in change order and claim resolution, contractor compliance, support for highest level of safety and performance by the contractors while maximizing value throughout.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of directly applicable construction contracting experience required
• Proven experience in developing, interpreting and negotiating contract terms, and managing contractors to the terms required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Demonstrated competency in conflict resolution, negotiations and reporting
• Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

• Master’s level in engineering and/or a business or legal discipline preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience successful management of contracts, change, and involvement in strategic planning and budgetary monitoring and control preferred
• Experience with EPC (Engineer, Procure, Construct) contract design, negotiation, implementation and close out preferred

Responsibilities

• Review existing contracts to determine adherence, established protocols and check for deviations.
• Design, develop, and implement EPC contractor performance process, KPIs, and Metrics.
• Advise on strategy and execute EPC Contract Management Processes.
• Support pre-award activities, providing expertise throughout the pre-bid and bid phases.
• Provide EPC expertise to a team of contracted Cost Managers assigned to EPC projects.
• Advise on contract-related disputes and develop and manage processes to continuously improve the dispute management function.
• Manage escalations from the contract team through resolution, including arbitration and/or litigation.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with all internal and external stakeholders, prepare and deliver presentations to leadership.
• Travel to meetings that may require day visits to National Grid yards and job sites in local area.
• Business overnight travel may include trips to other regions outside of “home base” region, such as Albany, Brooklyn and Long Island. Expected overnight travel should be < 10% of the time.

Benefits

• This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
• Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.
• National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
• Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment.
• National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
• We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior