The Execution Contract Manager will be responsible for contract management activities from
project initiation to final project completion, balancing customer needs with risk management
from a contractual perspective. This role ensures contract adherence and resolves obstacles
by partnering closely with Legal and cross-functional stakeholders. The Contract Manager
guides execution teams through risk analysis, supports financially and operationally, and
builds risk management capabilities while driving change.
Key Characteristics
- Provide negotiations preparation and support to the Project Management and other execution teams
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Risk Awareness and Mitigation
- Financial Acumen
- Detail Orientation
- Strong Communication
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Pro Active Problem Solving
- Integrity and Professionalism
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Advises execution Project Managers on complex contracts.
- Lead reviews at Project Initiation, ensuring the assessment of project risks and opportunities, exposures, liquidated damages, contractual milestone dates, incoterms and other relevant information.
- Ensure review at Project Close Out, by supporting Project Managers with lien waivers, formal letters, final settlements, and claims.
- Govern contractual requirements as required by project delivery type, including but not limited to EP/EP+. For EP+, experience with the following is required:
○ Vetting contractors/subcontractors
○ Developing flowdown contracts for subcontractors/contractors
○ Implementation of project controls
○ Management of quality controls
- Partners with Project Management, Procurement, Finance and other functional leads to achieve timely resolution of project risks
- Combine business and team expertise to create innovative contractual solutions to meet business objectives; evaluates and interprets contract compliance and advises others on contractual rights and obligations, applying and recommending best practices.
- Track Liquidated Damages/Penalties owed.
- Prepare persuasive positions for (and sometimes lead) complex contract negotiations for dispute resolution and change order requests with customers and suppliers
- Support the development and implementation of risk management processes and controls working with Project Management and leadership
- Lead claim management including delay analysis, prepare claim documentation, evaluate time and cost impacts, coordinate with technical and legal teams, review contractor claims, prepare responses and counter-claims, and advise management on dispute resolution.
- Consult with the Legal Team as necessary to support contract negotiations and dispute resolution
- Provides guidance on contractual terms, policies and procedures to project managers and other operational/legal support staff, including training on contracting practices and procedures.
- Ensure compliant performance during the contract life-cycle and implement corrective actions when needed
- Steer the sharing of best practices and returns on experience in Contract
- Management to boost possible improvement actions for other contracts.
Hard Skills:
- Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts as used in commercial contracts
- Experience with direct customer contact and negotiations – to develop and implement risk mitigation plans across their portfolios
- Experience working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to provide creative business-oriented advice in a global, fast-paced environment
- Commercial and execution acumen and understanding of the North American government, market, and payor dynamics
Soft Skills:
- Ability to influence and persuade with experience of negotiations
- Experience in working in different cultures and environments
- Good verbal and written communications skills, including presentations to customers and internal team members
- Organized and self-motivated for success
- Demonstrated prioritisation skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities
- Communication at all levels of the organisation