Site Contracts Manager - US Steel Mon Valley

Hatch•Pittsburgh, PA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Hatch is seeking a Site Contracts Manager to join their team based in Pittsburgh, PA. The Contracts Manager will lead a team of contract specialists, contract administrators, and administrative support staff. This role is crucial for managing construction, services, and material/equipment supply and installation contracts during EPCM projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion. The Contracts Manager is responsible for the entire contracting process, from pre-award to post-award activities, including negotiating terms, ensuring compliance, documenting changes, and maximizing performance while minimizing risk.

Requirements

Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a management role.
Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training.
Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications.
Proficient negotiation skills.
Excellent understanding of procurement processes, including materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles.
Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques, and Incoterms applications.
Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies.
Project management knowledge with proven managerial skills.
Experience in dispute resolution techniques and their applications.
Prior experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment purchase orders.
Experience in using, developing, and implementing procurement reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

An appropriate tertiary qualification will be highly regarded.
Engineering diploma is an asset.
EPCM experience on major projects.
Mining experience.

Responsibilities

Managing the contracting team towards specific objectives and deliverables.
Implementing the contract management plan.
Managing processes within appropriate procurement systems.
Developing package plans and strategies and obtaining client approval.
Managing the bidding process.
Reviewing contract terms and conditions and recommending special terms as required.
Preparing and awarding contracts for execution.
Handing over to site administration.
Managing contractual change control.
Managing contractual processes within the appropriate Hatch core system.
Monitoring program progress and conducting meetings.
Certifying payments.
Administering claims.
Developing, processing, and implementing contractual documents and change notices.
Administering contracts in accordance with general requirements.
Maintaining various contract registers.
Proactively managing and reporting forecasted final costs and cash flow.
Managing bonds/guarantees.
Overseeing closeout and handover to the client.
Ensuring the application of contractor performance evaluations.
Supervising, training, and assisting team members.
Conducting regular meetings with team members to discuss status.