Contracts Manager

Job title:

Contracts Manager

Job family:
Finance

Business area:
Hydropower

Contract location:
Charlotte, NC, US

Working location:
Charlotte

Location type:
Office Location / Office-based

Contract type:
Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

The manager - Contract Management is responsible for overseeing, reviewing, drafting/commenting, negotiating, and interpreting contract terms and conditions to ensure the best conditions for ANDRITZ, mitigate project risks and defend our contractual entitlement. We’re looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record derisking, negotiating, and settling contracts for EPC capital projects.

Three main areas of responsibilities form the core of this role in our North American/USA team.

• Participate actively and lead a tendering team in the preparation of proposals (contract redlines, internal approvals, review with experts such as insurance, etc.) and negotiation of contracts with customers.
• Support proposal team and Commercial Managers by providing contractual advice for escalated contractual risks and commercial topics as part of the tendering and negotiation process.
• Support, participate and lead, as required, with proposal teams during negotiations with customers on major projects.

• Oversee contract management processes in the business segments.
  Provide a strategic or tactical approach for the settlement of claims.
• Provide guidance to the project teams in the management of contract deviations (change orders, claims, contract amendments, etc.) as well as coordinate any legal advice as needed.
• Support project teams and participate or lead, as required, during negotiations of major claims and change orders.
• From time to time support the purchasing department with the negotiation of purchase orders, resolution and settlement of claims or defining risks.
• Support the companies and department’s annual goals & objectives.
• Assist in the preparation of the resource planning for the department.

• Minimum 7-10 year experience preferred working in contract administration. Experience in FAR/DFAR as well as experience working on contracts with Federal agencies is preferred.
• Degree in Commerce, Administration, Engineering, law or other relevant university degree.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex supply and purchase agreements in the project environment.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Advanced knowledge of business law including commercial and contract principles.
• Ability to understand schedules and other technical terms.
• Experience in the hydroelectric or construction industry, or related business is an asset.
• Ability to travel occasionally and/or obtain clearance to enter a Federal Secured Facilities promptly.
• High level of capability with Microsoft Suite.

• Detail oriented with ability to prioritize work and manage multiple simultaneous activities.
• Must be assertive and highly proactive with the ability to adhere to strict reporting deadlines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.