What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director I, Contract Management position at Fluor Corp?
Summary
Our purpose, which is to build a better world, resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture. Fluor was established with a resolute commitment—to construct enduring structures that would outlive their creators and contribute to a world improved beyond its previous state. This role will be part of the most rapidly growing segment within Fluor, one that spearheads transformative projects in advanced technologies and life sciences.
This position provides oversight for all contract management activities on large projects or key, strategic projects. This role assures, through assigned contract administrators, compliance with Prime Contract, and Fluor Contract Management Practices. The position requires the Contract Director to report to project, department and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned project(s); develop and approve contracting strategies, sourcing, negotiation, award, execution, Contract management administration and close out of various types of contracts, reviewing and approving contract awards within their delegated authority, including Prime Contracts Administration that support services performed on a global project basis. Work is performed in the home office and field locations for projects ranging in duration from short term to long term.• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nineteen (19) years* if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner• Accredited degree in Business, Construction Management, or Law (or global equivalent)
• Advanced degree options: Master of Business Administration, Master of Industrial Engineering, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalent
• 15 years of overall contract management experience. This includes contract administration and supply chain management for mega engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) projects/programs
• Minimum of 10 years of field experience
• Proficiency in Pre-Award processes and contract package formation
• Experience in developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, specifically for contracts, construction, modularization/fabrication, and professional services (Lump Sum, Unit Price, and cost reimbursable basis)
• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms
• Familiarity with the construction industry and contract language associated with EPFC/CM
• Ability/willingness for home office and/or field short term and long-term assignments
• Experience managing construction contracts on industrial project sites• Manage the entire contract process, from Pre-Award to Close-Out, including handling claims and back charges
• Assist in bid evaluation for large-scale engineering, procurement, and construction projects
• Assume responsibility for the quality of Project RFP packages and Contract documents
• Coordinate interfaces with various stakeholders, including Project Management, Construction, Project Controls, Quality, Safety, Finance, Clients, and Joint Venture Partners
• Collaborate on technical documents for the RFP process
• Safeguard the Company’s interests by mitigating risks
• Head contract management activities for large-scale projects across multiple offices
• May need to travel to attend to business related matters
• Other duties as assigned