
Regional Manager Corporate Contracts
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensures the flow of valuable and analyzed information and reporting to the Corporate Management Team as it relates to Contracts Management plans, status and results.
- Provides input to the Contract Management standards and procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures and Contracts Manual. Adapts Guidelines and Training materials for use in the assigned projects.
- Responsible for the implementation of Company policies and Standards on assigned Capital Projects as part of the project setup and audits for compliance during the different stages of the projects
- Facilitates training to the key Contracts Team members on large Capital projects and coordinates the training and orientation of Junior team members by the appropriate Contract personnel on the different projects under his leadership
- Works closely with project contracts team, and all relevant departments to analyze all major contracts to identify areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the scope of work. Makes recommendations to the Project Managers on the mitigation of these risks. Closely monitors and supports remedial actions and recommends appropriate actions in order to reduce Company's liability.
- Supports the Director of Contracts Management to establish and develop strategies to achieve the annual goals and objectives
- Develops and manages appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions by the different project contracts teams. This includes driving proper contract administration though control of the back charges, claims, correspondence, weekly meetings, proper documentation and other critical activities as dictated by the Contracts Manual.
- Leads the development of the strategic approach to engineering contracting for large capital projects (E, EP, EPC, EPCM contracts)
- Liaise with management within Engineering & Construction as well as other support services groups such as Legal, Risk and Sites, to ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation and service management
- Participates on project management meetings and provides contractual points of view and recommendations on strategic discussions regarding planning, execution and close out of contractual matters including claim prevention and dispute resolution
- Supervises and provides guidance to other project team members to ensure technical competence and consistency of administration across different projects and contract packages within large projects.
- Supports the project contracts teams to develop the lessons learned document at the end of each project
- Performs other duties as requested.
- High School diploma or GED and sixteen (16) years of experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering; OR
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering and twelve (12) years of experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering
- At least seven (7) years of supervisory experience
- Experience managing E, C, EP, EPC, EPCM and CM contracts from negotiation through close out for large mining, oil and gas or industrial projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish - written and verbal communication
- Experience managing teams Contract Management professionals
- Experience in capital mega-projects of
- Superior analytical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work on a deadline driven environment with multiple tasks required to be developed simultaneously.
- Knowledge and ability to write and understand contracts language.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.
- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
- Internal progression opportunities