Contract Manager (Claims) - EPC/Power Industry #26-15905

Duration: 12 Months Working Model: Remote Travel: Possible travel every 2 months - On-site visits quarterly, Customer visits, Greenville SC visits Job Description: The Contract Manager will lead Contract Management support in the execution of complex equipment and extended scope, domestic and international Gas Turbine Power Plant Projects. Essential Responsibilities The Contract Manager will be a commercial expert in preventing and mitigating high dollar value claims and risks. In this role, you will: Research, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies Research and author claims settlement agreements Manage and drive Contract Change Order execution in accordance with client entitlement, including pursuing extension of time and other EPC claims Research, pursue, negotiate and obtain insurance claim recoveries Drive Supplier recovery working in conjunction with Sourcing Ensure timely and accurate maintenance of databases to track and drive risk mitigation, vendor recovery and insurance recovery Perform pre-award risk analysis of customer contract terms and conditions Development and negotiation of terms and conditions with major subcontractors Ensure appropriate insurance policies are in place for assigned projects A sense of urgency and customer-focused responsiveness Maintain contract management documentation and electronic files, including contemporaneously obtaining and managing critical back-up documentation for delays, claims, back-charges and rejections Work closely with Project Managers to ensure timely submission of contractual notifications / deliverables Draft Change Orders, letters, replies and notifications to customers Provide contractual analysis and interpretation on project commercial issues and drive to successful resolution and closure Obtain Management authorization to release new projects via Electronic Order Release system (eARS) in a timely manner Maintain eARS and issues Internal Change Orders as required Visit customer sites and lead Contract analysis of problems Prepare and present claims mitigation presentations to customers Ability to travel to US and Latin America project sites as required Ability to work in cross functional teams remotely located Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 5 years contract administration experience Minimum of 5 years project management experience or equivalent experience Excellent English speaking and writing skills Claims management experience Contract reading and writing experience Desired Characteristics Strong presentation and negotiation skills Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Management Ability to handle many complex issues concurrently Excellent written and oral communication skills Advanced skills in contract terms and conditions interpretation and development Solid understanding of Business Law fundamentals Personal computer and software experience including preparation of complex computer graphics presentations Five plus years claims management experience Prime contract commercial experience (domestic and international) Construction claims negotiation experience Developer or EPC Experience, preferably in the Power Industry. Project Management Leadership Program (PMLP) Graduate About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. AI Statement: By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring. IND01