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Military Veteran Opportunity - Prime Contracts Manager

Bechtel
N/A, N/A, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Feb 2025

About the role

  • Requisition ID: 282612 
  • Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Various Permanent Bechtel Office Locations 

 

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report

Project Overview:

Leveraging your military experience to contribute to a new mission:

At Bechtel, we recognize the invaluable skills, dedication, and leadership that military veterans bring to the workforce. We believe that your unique experiences and diverse perspective will make our project teams stronger, and we would like to help you build on those experiences in your civilian career. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for veterans and their families. We are proud to support those who have served our country and are committed to helping you build a successful and fulfilling career with Bechtel

Job Summary:

In this role, you will report to and receives operational direction from the Project Manager or designee. Manages the prime contract, including negotiations, on the project. Implements Prime Contract Management Program and establishes prime contract administration procedures. Responsible for the training and supervision of personnel supporting prime contract administration and claims identification. Responsible for prime contract commercial awareness training. Requires skill in working and communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with other project functional groups such as Engineering, Construction, Labor Relations, Safety and Health, Project Controls, Procurement, Legal and Risk Management, and others. Exercises independent judgment and operates with limited minimal direction from management, requesting support when required. This position is contingent upon project award and funding. The following prospective project / office locations are considered: Reston, VA; Oak Ridge, TN, and Brevard County, Florida. #LI-SNH

Major Responsibilities:

  • Performs all duties involved in the administration of the prime contract.
  • Participate in prime contract formation as assigned.
  • Participate with the identification of the prime contract baseline, including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimate, proposal, schedule and other documents incorporated in the prime contract.
  • Identify areas of risk and opportunity for risk due to ambiguities, omissions, and conflicts in the contents of documents relative to the prime contract (bid, proposal, proposal package, etc.). Prepare a risk mitigation plan with the project team and manage the plan’s execution.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project consistent with the practices and procedures set forth in the Prime Contracts Management Manual, including the Contract Responsibility Management Matrix, the Contract Requirements Action List, and the Contract Notice Requirements Action List.
  • Work with Project Controls to establish a Project Change Order Procedure, incorporating the Pending Item Program, to provide a methodology to identify changes, quantify the additional time and compensation due Bechtel per the prime contract, define approval requirements and communic

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