Job Description

Requisition ID: 97579 

Job Category:  Construction 

Location:  Salt Lake City, UT, United States 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in  mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class  project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the  engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is currently seeking two (2) Site Contracts Managers to join our team in Winnemucca, NV and central Idaho.

The Contracts Manager leads a team of contract specialists, contract administrators and administrative support staff focused on the management of construction, services and 
material/equipment supply and installation contracts during the execution of EPCM projects and has vital responsibilities in carrying a project to an on-time, on-budget completion. The Contracts Manager is the owner of the entire contracting process, both pre and post award activities.

Contract management includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts and ensuring compliance with the terms and conditions, including documenting and agreeing on any changes that may arise during its implementation or execution. It can be summarized as the process of systematically and efficiently managing contract formation, execution/administration, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial, scope and schedule related performance and minimizing risk. 

The Site Contracts Manager is involved from the post award phase up to closeout and handover of the FEL4 phase and interfaces with project management, engineering, construction management and contractors during construction phase. He/She manages a team of site contract administrators, quantity surveyors and administrative support staff focused on the management of construction, services and material/equipment supply and installation contracts during the execution of EPCM projects and has vital responsibilities in achieving on-time, on-budget completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the contracting team towards the following objectives and deliverables:

• Implements the contract management plan, documented as part of the PEP
• Management of processes within the appropriate Hatch procurement systems
• Draft package plan and strategy and obtain client approval
• Management of the bidding process
• Review contract terms and conditions and consider and recommend special terms and conditions as required in liaison with contraction management 
• Prepare and award contracts for execution
• Handover to site administration
• Contractual change control
• Management of contractual processes within the appropriate Hatch core system
• Program monitoring and progress meetings
• Payment certification
• Claims administration
• Develop, process and implement contractual documents and change notices in a timely manner
• Administrate contracts in accordance with general requirements of contractual terms and conditions
• Maintain various contract registers and as per project specific instructions
• Proactive management and report of forecasted final costs and cash flow contracts
• Management of bonds/guarantees
• Closeout and handover over to the client
• Ensure the application of contractor’s performance evaluation.
• General managerial duties.
• Supervision, training, mentoring, and assistance of team members
• Conduct regular meetings with team members to discuss status quo and an action plans

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in the management of construction and services contracts.
• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications
• Proficient negotiation skills and assertiveness
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles
• Knowledge and working history and understanding of local environment and contractors.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques and Incoterms applications.
• Proven experience with an knowledge of contractor management.
• Excellent knowledge of contract change management including schedule change management.
• Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies
• Project management knowledge with proven managerial skills
• Experience in dispute resolution techniques and mechanisms.
• Prior site-based experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment purchase orders.
• Ability to fit into a team environment and interpersonal skills to compliment teamwork development.
• Experience in using, developing and implementing procurement reporting tools.

Preferred:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification will be highly regarded
• Engineering diploma is an asset
• EPCM experience on major projects
• Mining experience

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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