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COWI · 9 hours ago

Contract Manager, for COWI in North America

McLean, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

COWI is a reputable engineering consulting company creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide. They are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to manage and administer contracts on significant projects within the transportation infrastructure sector in North America.

Civil EngineeringConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage and administer the main contract on assigned projects, with the focus on Medium, High or Very High-risk projects (or any other as directed by Project leadership) and advise project and senior management on ways to manage, mitigate and improve on commercial risks/opportunities for COWI

Core activities will include correspondence/minutes drafting, identification, tracking, drafting and resolution of changes, attending internal and external meetings where commercial/contract matters are addressed

Administer the prime project agreement and any other subconsultant and partnership agreements using best practice contract management processes

Review all project contract documentation and identify project risks, compliance issues and cost concerns and implement appropriate actions

Prepare, assess, and negotiate changes, claims, and disputes

Communicate and liaise with client representatives on all project contract issues

Support, advise, and guide the internal project team with respect to all contract matters

Qualification

Contract administrationRisk managementNegotiation skillsCivil engineeringConstruction managementMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related discipline

Experience on large-scale multi-disciplinary design build projects or progressive design builds

A minimum of 15 years' experience in a similar contract administration role or equivalent

Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Willingness to travel across North America to support projects on an as needed basis (visit site locations, teams, and clients) (0-15%)

Preferred

Experience in the Engineering and Construction industry is considered an asset

A professional designation with the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or similar professional entity is considered an asset