SUMMARYWe are looking for an experienced Contract Manager professional to join our Brightline West team. This individual will be responsible for managing the major design-build contracts, support contracts, and purchase orders associated with the civil, track, and systems construction components of the project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review and fully understand all elements of design-build contracts to be the main liaison for all stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Work closely with the Procurement and Legal department to fulfill any other contract or purchase order needs as they arise throughout the project, including creation and/or review of statements of work for inclusion in Requests for Proposals.
- Provide effective relationship management to ensure efficient coordination between all parties, as well as promoting collaborative negotiations and settlements to avoid disputes.
- Ensure all parties' compliance with the terms and conditions of the contracts.
- Identify and record all deviations from the contract to support the management of claims, or potential claims, that may arise during construction.
- Proactively monitor risks associated with each scope of work and communicate effectively with Risk Management and Legal.
- Work closely with Document Control to ensure all documents related to the contract, including but not limited to correspondence, status reports, and invoices, are complete, sequenced, and easily accessible.
- Ensure that active contracts have up-to-date Certificates of Insurance. Track lien releases throughout the contract term.
- Monitor project schedule and billing to ensure work is completed on time and within the maximum cash flow established at contract inception.
- Ensure safety, federal funding requirements (including but not limited to Buy America), third-party stakeholder requirements, and environmental compliance of all assigned contracts.
REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Strong knowledge of contracts and construction business concerns
- Understanding of legal terms and conditions
- Understanding of engineering drawings and construction plans
- Good communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Good organizational skills
- Effective negotiation skills
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
NOTE: JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON BUSINESS NECESSITY.
