Contract Manager - U.S.A

Company: Comau LLC
Location: Southfield
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Our Values reflect who we are and how we work and we value our employees. At Comau LLC, our employees enjoy working in a highly innovative and safe working environment while performing challenging and meaningful work to build value -- driven solutions. Our positive relationships with our managers and co-workers allow us to take ownership and walk the talk. Our work culture encourages us to communicate openly, think innovatively, and act as a network. Employees are empowered to work with simplicity and efficiency. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment oriented toward innovation and multiculturalism that offers real opportunities for growth and aims for excellence -- you are probably a great fit for our team! Today, Comau has a truly global presence, with 33 operative centers in 14 different countries, which allows us to offer tailor-made solutions and localized support in a variety of fields. The Position: We're looking for a Contract Manager The Contract Manager is responsible to provide an effective life cycle management of Project Contracts from creation, administration, changes and claim management to close-out, during the entire value chain including Business Development, Order Acquisition and Operation. Project Contracts include Contractual agreements made with Customers, Major turn-key Suppliers and, if any, Partners under a consortium or Joint-venture. Organizes and leads dedicated Contract Reviews driving teams during Proposal development, Contract acquisition and Project execution phases to plan and execute Contracting strategies aimed to properly protect and position Comau in alignment with key business objectives. In collaboration with Sales, Proposal & Estimating and Legal, the role acquires elements and prepares Contract Risk Review Reports preparatory for go/no go decision and then makes sure contractual documents and information are effectively handed over to the Project Team. Responsibilities: Ensure proper application of global Operation Contract Management guidelines (including Claim Management), driving teams to focus on Contracting aspects during the Bidding and Execution phases with the aim to preserve and improve projects profitability and cash out-cash in profile. Analyze Contracting documents to identify ambiguities, conflicts and risks (e.g. Force Majeure Clauses and others) and providing ongoing guidance on contract strategies, counteractions and tradeoffs to Sales and Operation Managers. Identify opportunities for customer changes (revenue, cash and profit enhancement), schedule relief, and claim management. Directly support Operation Managers in handling the Contracting correspondence with Customers, Suppliers and Partners. Directly involved and participating in negotiations of New Contracts, Contract amendments, Change orders and Claims. Inform and collaborate with Legal Affairs when disputes with Clients, Suppliers and Partners are likely to result in litigation proceedings. Ensure all Contracting documentation is properly handed over from Sales to Operation, fully understood and stored. Identify the Customer contractual provisions which must be back to back transferred to suppliers and sub-contractors. Prepare Contract Review reports in an appropriate way for different audiences: Project and Program Reviews, Portfolio Reviews and Contract Review Board. Lead initiatives aimed to strengthen Contract and Claim Management culture and awareness (e.g. Training, workshops, communication plans, etc) within the reference Country. Other duties as required Reports to: Head of Contract Management

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