Contracts Manager

Contract Manager

The Opportunity:

The Contract Manager will work on both contractual and commercial matters, as well as analyzing and advising on contractual risks and opportunities. The Contract Manager will also provide support to project management on such matters relating to their projects. The ideal candidate must be capable of working in different teams and on different projects simultaneously.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 133-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drafting and reviewing contract documents and other agreements.
• Preparation and/or review of charter parties/rental agreements as required.
• Assist liaising with government departments, authorities, and other stakeholders as directed by the Director, Contract Management or above.
• Assist with preparation and review of commercial, statutory and/or contractual documents, insurances and financial instruments.
• Assist with the review of tender documents and preparation of tender submissions as directed by the Director, Contract Management.
• Draft and/or be responsible for contract correspondence, as the situation requires.
• Advising on contract management process.
• Participate in the preparation of changes, claims and proposals with the Director, Contract Management and/or Project Sponsors.
• Support management at negotiations.
• Full contract administration duties on contracts as directed by Director, Contract Management or above, including reviewing and drafting correspondence and submittals.
• Prepare pay estimates, contract billings, subcontractor payments and claim documentation.
• Preparation and/or review of property leases as required.
• Communicate with the services of GLDD support departments to secure and schedule their services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standard contracts, company policies and other procedures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years experience preferably in the marine or civil construction industry.
• Experience working with; (1) Federal government contracts (based on the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), other state and municipal and authority contracts; and (2) private industry bespoke contracts.
• Experience with FAR, BIMCO, EJCDC and AIS contracts.
• FIDIC and/or LOGIC knowledge is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.