Manager, Contracts and Commercial

KBR • Newark, DE

19d

About The Position

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) is seeking an experienced Manager, Contracts and Commercial to lead subcontracting, procurement, and project commercial management activities supporting a major pharmaceutical capital project. The role provides leadership and oversight across subcontract formation and administration, supplier qualification, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and closeout throughout the project lifecycle.

As a key member of the project leadership team, the Manager drives commercial performance and identifies, evaluates, and mitigates project and contractual risks to support safe, compliant, and successful execution. The role serves as the primary commercial advisor to project leadership on contractual obligations, commercial risk, and subcontract management. It also leads, coaches, and develops subcontracts and commercial personnel, and drives continuous improvement in subcontracting, contract management, commercial governance, and procurement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement, contracts, subcontract administration, supply chain management, commercial management, or related project services functions, including support of complex capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex subcontracting activities, commercial risk, and contract administration in large industrial, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or capital project environments.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract formation, contract administration, supplier management, commercial negotiations, claims management, and procurement practices.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, delivering functional objectives, and supporting project commercial performance.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse project stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, energy, chemical, industrial, or EPC project environments.
• Knowledge of commercial contracting principles, project finance, insurance requirements, estimating practices, claims management, and dispute resolution.
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, and contract lifecycle management tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent procurement and contract management credentials.
• Experience serving as a Commercial Lead or Commercial Manager on major capital projects, with responsibility for commercial risk management, project controls integration, finance coordination, and contract compliance.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing commercial governance programs and commercial best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract formation, administration, and closeout throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor qualification, solicitation, evaluation, performance assessments, and contract awards.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate project and business risks.
• Monitor project financial performance, commercial commitments, subcontract liabilities, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and Insurance teams to support project execution and commercial objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage subcontract and commercial risks, including claims avoidance, change management, and dispute resolution.
• Develop and implement commercial management strategies supporting project objectives, contractual compliance, and financial performance.
• Establish and maintain commercial governance, reporting, and contract administration processes.
• Lead contract interpretation and administration to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and contractual compliance throughout project execution.
• Support project forecasting, budgeting, commitments management, and financial reporting.
• Review and manage commercial correspondence, contract modifications, change orders, and claims documentation.
• Coordinate commercial interfaces among project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.
• Support project controls, estimating, scheduling, and finance functions to ensure commercial alignment and integration.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, reduce risk exposure, and enhance project profitability.
• Resolve complex contractual and commercial issues that may affect project objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development for subcontracts and commercial personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement in subcontracting, contract management, commercial governance, and procurement processes.
• Prepare and present commercial performance updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to project leadership and governance teams.
• Serve as the primary commercial advisor to project leadership regarding contractual obligations, commercial risk, and subcontract management.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, and disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

What This Job Offers

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