Lead Project Integrator Contracts Manager IV-V

Boston Government Services, LLC•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Lead Project Integrator Contracts Manager to support our clients in Oak Ridge, TN. BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex commercial projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of project management, procurement, supply chain management, quality, safety, security, nuclear and systems engineering and technical activities. We strive to attract and retain the best talent because it delivers the best results and “Delivery Certainty” for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our expertise and capabilities to provide mission-driven integrated services, systems, and solutions tuned to our clients’ mission needs, challenges, requirements, expected results, and strategic direction. We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee’s well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun. If you align with BGS’ company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s Degree Preferred; Some college business classes required, if not a business related degree.
Minimum 12 yrs experience in contracts administration and/or management with at least 5 years overseeing large construction contracts (greater than $50M) with multiple subcontractors and stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of contract law, professional services procurement, and construction/A&E industry standards.
Experience with large (greater than $250M) complex projects incorporating multiple contract types and disciplines with tight deadlines and limited requirements definition.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or certification in contract management is preferred.
Ability to negotiate complex technical and fee proposals.
Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to review complex specifications and contract language.
Excellent interpersonal skills to manage relationships with consultants and internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple, large-scale projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead the procurement process for services and supplies, including drafting requests for qualifications/proposals (RFQ/RFP), evaluating proposals, and negotiating terms, fees, and scopes of work to ensure best value.
Draft, review, and execute contracts, amendments, and task orders, ensuring they align with company policies, legal regulations, and best practices for contracts in the respective type, including but not limited to professional services, A&E services, construction, equipment procurements, etc.
Identify potential legal or financial risks for the portfolio of contracts necessary to meet corporate and client needs in the Lead Project Integrator model.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, or local regulations (e.g., DPW, DOT), identify potential compliance issues with applicable codes, and resolve contract disputes during, concept development phase, design phase, and construction phase activities.
Act as the primary liaison between internal project managers and engineers, legal departments, and external consultants/engineers ensuring a sound contract strategy is understood and communicated to all stakeholders.
Manage contract completion, final payments, and archiving documentation for all contracts under the program/project.
Lead, conduct, or participate in market research, sole source and source selection documents, Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), evaluation criteria, Determination and Findings (D&Fs), Limited Source, and other procurement/contract related actions.
Review requirement documents with the program offices for requirement validation and clarity, participate in pre-proposal/Pre-bid conferences as necessary and obtain information from technical personnel prior to preparation of the solicitation and during the solicitation phase.
Assess and analyze price and cost proposals, analyze basis of estimates, and select cost or price analysis techniques in compliance with solicitations and applicable policies, procedures, or other regulations.
Lead or assist in reviewing proposals and supporting proposal evaluation activities using sound, logical analysis techniques as appropriate for the acquisition. This support includes the drafting of source selection recommendation memorandum and other contractual documents necessary for internal or client approval/notification.
Prepare draft solicitation documents, Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Request for Proposals (RFP), and Request for Information (RFI) solicitation documents, using a template or by developing from scratch inclusive of all current and applicable clauses and provisions, etc.
Publish solicitations and manage the solicitation process including Questions and Answers, Amendments, and other information necessary to ensure proposal requirements are met by offerors.
Assist or lead, as needed or required, the development of requirements documents for construction requirements using Design-Build or Design-Bid-Build project delivery methods and A&E service requirements.
Work collaboratively with Construction Contracts Manager and other construction team members, i.e. Construction Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality, Safety, to effectively and efficiently manage A&E services, equipment procurement, or other contracts during construction.
Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions an provides appropriate support for lower tiered subcontracts including flowdown terms and conditions, scope of work requirements, and periods of performance.
May participate in development of less complex business alliances and partnering agreements including Teaming Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
Draft complex contractual instruments, correspondence, memoranda, and other documentation commensurate with skills and limited or no Managerial oversight.
Demonstrates ability to communicate contract policy and practice to internal business teams and provide unique solutions to issues and challenges that may arise during contract administration without managerial oversight.
Can predict, isolate, and resolve contractual issues, specifically within the A&E realm, whether internally identified or externally created assisting the project team to efficiently and effectively identify, manage and track contract changes including strategy/approach and supporting documentation development utilizing corporate business policies, procedures, and systems.
Develops negotiation strategy and leads negotiation team on complex contractual issues.
Focal point for all communication with law, finance and business team disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.
Have a general understanding of the business case and an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications related to A&E contracts specifically and indirectly to future construction contracts.
May oversee Contract Administrators and other Contracts Managers providing supervision, guidance, training, and/or mentorship.