The Execution Contract Manager manages contracts from project initiation through closeout, balancing customer needs, commercial objectives, and contractual risk. This role partners with Project Management, Legal, Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders to support project execution, resolve contractual issues, and protect the company’s interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise Project Managers and execution teams on complex contractual and commercial matters.
- Lead contract reviews at project initiation and closeout, including risk and opportunity assessments, milestones, Incoterms, liquidated damages, claims, settlements, lien waivers, and releases.
- Support EP and EP+ project delivery, including contractor and subcontractor agreements, flow-down contracts, project controls, and quality management.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual, financial, and operational risks.
- Prepare and lead negotiations related to change orders, claims, disputes, and contract settlements with customers and suppliers.
- Lead claims management activities, including delay analysis, impact assessments, claim documentation, responses, and counterclaims.
- Track liquidated damages, penalties, and other contractual exposures.
- Interpret contract requirements and advise stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, compliance, and best practices.
- Partner with Legal and cross-functional teams to resolve disputes and contractual issues.
- Provide training and guidance on contract management practices.
- Share lessons learned and best practices to improve contract management across projects.