Manager, Contract Management

Job Description Fluor is seeking a Contract Manager for the LAX Automated People Mover (APM) project in Los Angeles. The APM is an electric train system on a 2.25 mile elevated guideway with six stations total, for Los Angeles International Airport. Early work construction began in May 2018, and the system is expected to be open for passenger service in 2023. The construction portion of the contract is valued at over $2 billion. This position provides oversight for contract management activities on Fluor projects or as lead contract manager on individual Fluor contracts. This role assures, through assigned contract administrators, compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions. The position requires the contract manager to report to project, department and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned project(s); participate in developing and approving contracting strategies generally directly reporting through an intermediate senior contract manager. The individual will review and approve contract awards with their delegated authority, generally for mid to large contracts. Administer moderately large and complex contracts Negotiate contract terms and conditions, analyze commercial sections of proposals and technical proposal evaluations, and coordinate technical scopes of work including interface with all project disciplines (including project controls, legal services, project management, construction, engineering, finance/accounting, and client) Participate in proposal development activities including preparation of required proposal response, develop final proposal evaluations and prepare contract recommendations, and present recommendation to project team and/or client Perform contract management post-award activities through evaluating and status of contractors’ productivity, schedule adherence, contract change management, invoicing and claims avoidance Perform closeout of contracts, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue of final modifications, invoices and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluations Other duties as assigned Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree such as an Masters in Business Administration, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent Fifteen (15) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) Experience with administering the Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation (RFP/RFQ) process for contractors on heavy industrial construction projects Experience with government contracts for Government Group Extensive experience and knowledge in contract formation and contract administration required Domestic/international field assignment experience preferred; international project experience preferred Strong working knowledge of Contract Law Experience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including, but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit price Experience in work change and claims evaluation and negotiation Experience in creating Request for Proposal (RFP)/Contract packages and interfacing with multiple disciplines in their creation Experience in creating Project Specific Contract Terms and Conditions by flowing down terms from the Prime Contract Experience working with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction to develop a sound Project Execution Plan and Contract Plan Experience in the Team Contract Management approach to contracting which includes each department being responsible for a portion of the RFP/Contracting process Experience in formulating strategies for individual contracts Excellent communication skills

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