Contract Manager

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Contract manager with opportunity to work remote. In this role you will support Power Grid integration (PGGI) projects in the North America Region. With analytical, hands-on and autonomous approach, you contribute to the successful performance of Contract Management. You are a reliable partner, when it comes to the preparation of contracts, contract administration and project execution. You will be ensuring contract and risk management activities are timely and accurately executed protecting PGGI’s interests throughout project(s) lifecycle, especially in regards to, but not limited, to terms and conditions review and negotiation, main risks and opportunities identification and management, variations claim strategy and contract closure; leading, developing and supporting also major strategic variations and claims in full coordination with project teams, Legal and Contract Management, always in accordance with relevant PG directives, processes and the PGGI Contract Management Instruction.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the portfolio of contracts (Owner/Customer, Consortium and Major Subcontracts) in the business, and follow contract and claim management methodologies in accordance with the PGGI Contract Management Instruction.;Review and comment on commercial and technical tender terms and requirements, and the overall execution strategy taking into account risk, pricing, scope, and schedule. ;Participate and support PGGI throughout contract life cycle: proposal, formation, administration, and closeout.;Ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts (i.e. claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.).;Managing claims, developing claim strategies, preparing notifications/correspondence and related documentation (amendments, change orders, and other contract related documents).;Enforce and defend PGGI's contractual interests throughout the project’s lifecycle, including monitoring and assessment of changes and deviations in accordance with contract requirements and the PGGI Contract Management Instruction.;In cooperation with Legal, develop negotiation strategies, support negotiations, and handle formal dispute resolution (mediation, litigation, arbitration, or others). Notify and liaise with Legal to report major claims and keep them updated on any critical developments during project execution.;Preparation of risks and opportunities analysis/presentations, kick-off meetings, strategy papers, definition of overall project claim strategies, etc.;Leading contract and claims negotiations and settlements together with project management and Legal where appropriate.;General advice and support to project management, site management, procurement/supply department and other project team members in the execution of customer contracts, consortium agreements, subcontracts/supply contracts to secure PGGI’s contractual rights and entitlements.;Working with Legal and Supply Chain/Subcontracts to define customer contract flow downs to subcontracts, supply contracts and consortium agreements.;Support and participation in weekly and monthly project status meetings with project team, customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.;Coaching project team members in commercial awareness, contract and claims management topics.;Maintaining claims logs and preparing monthly reporting on overall additional costs and claim status for sites under execution.;The company will not consider any applicant based in Colorado and this job may not be performed from Colorado.

Salary : $10 - $0