Prime Contract Manager

Project Overview

We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long‑term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects, designed to provide consistent electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting its customers to define the scope and design basis for future projects which will utilize advanced gas turbine technology to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation.

The position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office to support preconstruction and project planning activities, potentially followed by a long‑term field assignment at the applicable project site upon mobilization.

The Prime Contracts & Power Island (PI) Manager will support effective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between the Customer and Bechtel and Bechtel's PI commercial agreement. The position reports operationally to the Project Manager and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts. Duties and responsibilities include implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and ongoing related training, monitoring compliance with project/prime contract completion requirements and status, as well as implementation of appropriate tools/processes for administration of the PI agreement.

In consultation with GBU Management/Legal, facilitate strategies for effective management of project commercial matters, including creation and capture of contemporaneous records.

This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Prime Contracts

• Responsible for/assists with the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan.
• Assess prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations for the scope of work.
• Coordinate with other project team members to identify customer‑related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement actions as appropriate to document events, respond to the situation, and/or request appropriate variations on the project.
• Participate in project related meetings, prepare necessary materials, track actions, and manage the working relationship with the relevant departments to facilitate prime contract administration.
• Support implementation and management of a program to recognize and identify progress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as they arise and manage the timely resolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
• Develop/maintain tools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards, reports, and other materials.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract management principles, and facilitate the identification, preparation, and resolution of changes/variations and claims.
• Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business‑related issues.
• Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writing regarding all commercial matters, including preparation of key materials – drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues.
• Assist with development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to substantiate project commercial matters.
• Manage/conduct extensive factual, technical, and contractual research; perform required analysis; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials.

PI Commercial

• Ensure effective contract administration through clear communication, organized documentation, and…