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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc Contract Manager in BARBERTON, Ohio
Directs and develops policies and processes that govern the contract coordinator staff and provide guidance on contract terms and the assessment of contract proposals. Has deep knowledge of the contract life cycle, types of contracts, and applicable government regulations. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Additionally, leads negotiations for complex or high- value contracts. Responsible for the coordination of contracts from project initiation through project completion and some interface with estimating during the proposal phase. This position serves as project liaison between the internal project team and external project stakeholders (i.e. customer, subcontractors, vendors, home office support, etc.) for successful execution of the contract. Provide clear direction, guidance, and support to the Contract Management team. Manage workload distribution, assignments to meet project deadlines and objectives Demonstrate a thorough understanding of contract provision and requirements - technically and commercially Lead commercial contact contract activities on large complex industrial construction projects with both internal and external project stakeholders Prepare subcontract and material RFQ's and purchase requisitions Lead contract negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions while ensuring alignment with company objectives and legal requirements. Assist purchasing and field operations with the evaluation and recommendation of subcontractor and vendor quotes Advise and consult with project team on issues related to both the prime and sub-tier contracts. Identify potential risks, discrepancies, and opportunities. Lead coordination of subcontractors and vendors for the project between project team, procurement, AP, etc. Foster strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers. Partner with the Estimating & Proposal group on customer proposals. Assist project team in transition from estimating phase to project execution upon successful project award Work with project controls/accounting to forecast subcontract, material & equipment costs. Verify and ensure proper project documentation and record retention. Assist project team as necessary to quickly resolve issues.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
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``` - Bachelor's degree in Contract Management, Engineering, or related field required - 8 years experience in industrial construction or related field preferred - Proficient with Microsoft Office - Excellent interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) - Highly organized self-starter - Deep understanding and experience in contract law and negotiations - Willingness to travel - Primavera P6 Experience - PMP Certification - Strong Negotiation Skills - Positive Leadership Skills - Experience overseeing multiples projects at once
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity