Contracts Manager - MWH

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor that is currently seeking a Contracts Manager to support project work out of Portland, OR.

The Contracts Manager will ensure compliance with government regulations, statutes, and MWH's policies and practices. The role will support multiple projects of various sizes and complexities. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of key components found in both standard and non-standard construction and subcontract contracts (e.g., indemnity, insurance, waivers of consequential damages, liability caps, force majeure, warranty, payment provisions, etc.).

The position also assists in proposal support, negotiation, and management and execution of contracts and subcontracts in conjunction with Legal, Sales, and Operations.

• This position will support the Legal and Risk Team with preparation, negotiation, and execution of a variety of commercial contracts across MWHC's lines of business, and in conformance with MWHC's policies and practices.
• Support MWHC's Procurement Team with questions pertaining to insurance and bond requirements, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, etc.
• Coordinate with the Legal and Risk Team and advise the Project Management Team on contractual risk and provide recommendations to mitigate those risks.
• Negotiate changes to contract terms and conditions to reduce risk exposure.
• Assist in developing contract risk summaries.
• Participate in risk reviews and functional management team reviews.
• Support Legal and Risk Team with subcontractor, vendor and supplier negotiations.
• Provide pre-claim and claim support and resources to legal and project teams to prepare and negotiate claims as required.

• Four-year degree in legal studies, business administration, engineering, construction management, or related field or equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in-house for a professional services company, preferably in engineering or construction.
• Minimum 5 years' contract management and procurement experience on construction projects, including water infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience negotiating and creating contracts.
• Possess knowledge of subcontracting, supplier agreements, insurance and bond requirements, term resolution negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers, as well as suppling prime contracting support.
• Posses knowledge of alternative delivery methods, including CMAR, DB, CMS and Hard Bid project delivery methods. Familiar with applicable terms and requirements of construction and related agreements.
• Ability to prioritize and work under tight timelines to meet deadlines and to shift work activities to meet immediate response needs.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Proactive and work well independently.
• Ability to manage time sensitive matters, multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Possess excellent writing/grammar/spelling skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint, as well as an aptitude for learning new database software. Advanced MS Word skills are a must.

• Experience in execution of construction contracts, compliance with terms, including insurance compliance.
• Experience working for a national commercial construction company or closely related industry preferred.

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits:
  Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time).
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.