Contracts Professional

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Project Overview:

Job Summary:

In this role, you will support contract formation and administration activities for assigned contracts of increasing value and complexity. You will gather and compile commercial and contract data, prepare and issue contract documents, support bid and award activities, monitor contract performance, and assist with the resolution of routine to moderately complex contract matters. Your work will help ensure contract activities are completed in accordance with project requirements, established procedures, and Bechtel’s standard work processes.

Major Responsibilities:

Contract Management

• Acts on own initiative on assigned contracts of increasing value and complexity.
• Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of contract documents and the management of assigned contracts.
• Assists the Contract Manager or more senior Contract Professionals with tasks required by the Contract/Contract Management Guidebook, Standard Work Process Procedures, and automated contract management systems.
• Monitors assigned areas of contract performance and prepares periodic status reports for management review.
• Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific contract issues, as assigned, and supports recommendations for resolution.
• Uses Digital Supply Chain and other automation tools to support contract activities, reporting, and record management.

Contract Formation

• Forms and awards small value, routine-type contracts and service agreements as assigned.
• Develops and issues bid request packages, contracts, and service agreements in accordance with project procedures.
• Prepares bidders’ lists, supports bidder prequalification, coordinates bidder questions, and issues responses in consultation with the project team.
• Receives and commercially evaluates bids, prepares commercial bid summaries, and supports recommendations for award.
• Recommends and secures approvals in accordance with established procedures and prepares contract documents for execution.
• Prepares and organizes pre-bid, bid clarification, pre-award, and other assigned meetings; conducts meetings after review of the plan and agenda with the supervisor; and prepares meeting notes identifying key decisions, actions, and schedules.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Typically requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Developing professional knowledge of contract formation, administration, commercial evaluation, and contract closeout practices.
• Ability to apply company policies, procedures, and standard work processes to resolve a variety of routine to moderately complex contract issues.
• Sound judgement in reviewing data, preparing documentation, and determining appropriate actions within defined procedures and practices.
• Ability to build productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Digital Supply Chain and other automation tools used to support contract activities.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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