Andritz Group

Contracts Manager

Andritz Group • $90K — $120K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in contract administration, especially with FAR/DFAR and Federal contracts
  • Degree in Commerce, Administration, Engineering, Law, or related field
  • Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex supply and purchase agreements
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Advanced understanding of business law and contract principles
  • Familiarity with technical terms and schedules
  • Experience in hydroelectric or construction industry preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and participate in tendering teams for proposal preparation and contract negotiations
  • Provide contractual advice and manage escalated risks in the tendering process
  • Guide project teams on contract deviations and coordinate legal advice
  • Negotiate major claims and change orders as part of project execution
  • Support purchasing department with negotiation of purchase orders and claims resolution
  • Assist in achieving departmental annual goals and resource planning
  • Monitor and oversee contract management processes across business segments

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead contracts for major EPC capital projects
  • Role allows for strategic input in risk mitigation and contract negotiations
  • Collaborative environment working with diverse teams and projects
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Chance to influence company practices in contract management and execution
Full Job Description
The manager - Contract Management is responsible for overseeing reviewing, drafting/commenting, negotiating, and interpretating contract terms and conditions in order to ensure the best conditions for ANDRITZ, mitigate the project risks and defend our contractual entitlement. We're looking for an experience leader with a proven track record derisking, negotiating and settling contracts for EPC capital projects.

What will you do?

Three main areas of responsibilities form the core of this role in our North American/USA team.

Sales & Tendering:
  • Participate actively and lead a tenderng team in the preparation of proposals (contract redlines, internal approvals, review with experts such as insurance, etc) and negotiation of contracts with customers.
  • Support proposal team and Commercial Managers by providing contractual advice for escalated contractual risks and commercial topics as part of the tendering and negotiation process.
  • Support, participate and lead, as required, with proposal teams during negotiations with customers on major projects.


Project Execution:
  • Oversee contract management processes in the business segments.
    Provide a strategic or tactical approach for the settlement of claims.
  • Provide guidance to the project teams in the management of contract deviations (change orders, claims, contract amendments, etc.) as well as coordinate any legal advice as needed.
  • Support project teams and participate or lead, as required, during negotiations of major claims and change orders.
  • From time to time support the purchasing department with the negotiation of purchase orders, resolution and settlement of claims or defining risks


Administrative tasks:
  • Support the companies and department's annual goals & objectives.
  • Assist in the preparation of the resource planning for the department.


Education and Experiences:
  • Minimum 7-10 year experience preferred working in contract administration. Experience in FAR/DFAR as well as experience working on contracts with Federal agencies is preferred.
  • Degree in Commerce, Administration, Engineering, law or other relevant university degree.
  • Experience in drafting and negotiating complex supply and purchase agreements in the project environment.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
  • Advanced knowledge of business law including commercial and contract principles.
  • Ability to understand schedules and other technical terms.
  • Experience in the hydroelectric or construction industry, or related business is an asset.
  • Ability to travel occasionally and/or obtain clearance to enter a Federal Secured Facilities promptly
  • High level of capability with Microsoft Suite


Competences:
  • Detail oriented with ability to prioritize work and manage multiple simultaneous activities
  • Must be assertive and highly proactive with the ability to adhere to strict reporting deadlines.

Requisition ID: 22152

About Andritz Group

Andritz Group is an Austrian technology company that provides systems, equipment, and services for various industries, including pulp and paper, hydropower, metals, and separation. The company was founded in 1852 and has since grown to become a global leader in its field, with operations in over 40 countries and more than 29,000 employees. Andritz Group is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the development of eco-friendly products. In 2019, the company generated revenues of over 6.7 billion euros.
Learn more about Andritz Group
Size
29,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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