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Bechtel Global Corporation lists this Prime Contract Manager opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Key Details
Relocation Authorized: National - Single
Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Houston, TX
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.
Job Summary
As Prime Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in managing the commercial and contractual aspects of major prime contracts, with a primary focus on post-award contract administration. You will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of complex construction and consultancy contracts, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams to manage risk, drive performance, and ensure robust commercial governance. #LI-CS1
Major Responsibilities
* Lead the administration of major construction and consultancy contracts in accordance with contract terms, project procedures, and governance requirements
* Manage change, variation, and claims processes, including entitlement assessment, commercial evaluation, and negotiation support
* Provide commercial advice to project and construction teams on contractual rights, obligations, and risk exposure
* Ensure effective contractual correspondence, notices, and documentation in line with contractual requirements and project controls
* Support development and execution of commercial strategies aligned with project objectives
* Interface with client, contractor, consultant, and internal stakeholders to drive timely commercial decisions and issue resolution
* Contribute to commercial reporting, forecasting, and governance processes
* Support dispute and claims resolution, coordinating with legal and project controls teams where required
* Participates in project related meetings, and reviews project financial data to ensure awareness of all project activities that may affect the prime contract, identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement, schedules relief and claim avoidance, and ensures compliance with prime contract terms and conditions
Education and Experience Requirements
Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
Minimum 12 years' experience, with a preference for 15+ years' industry experience
Required Knowledge and Skills
Proven experience in contracts management / contract administration within the energy, engineering, or construction sectors
Strong track record working on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects, ideally in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments
Experience in EPC programme management, and integrated delivery teams
Demonstrable expertise in post-award contract management, including specifically change, claims, and commercial risk management
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
Diverse teams build the extraordinary
As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to
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Worksite address
reston, VA, 22090, US
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