Prime Contract Manager

Job Description

It’s all about ‘Our Purpose’.

This is our story. Our Fluor story. This is who we are and could be yours.

We build a better world when we work together.

Each of us contributes to Our Purpose, whether we are designing more energy efficient facilities, building more sustainable infrastructure, managing the IT infrastructure needed to communicate with employees and teams across the world; or volunteering in the communities where we live and work.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Provide support to business and execution units in the formation of prime contracts, including participating in the proposal, prime contract review, joint venture and/or subcontract partnering, and risk assessment process
• Facilitate smooth transition from Award to Execution with the support of the Project team throughout life of a risk project
• Coordinate with the Legal Department and Insurance and Risk Management Group to obtain and provide information regarding commercial issues; coordinate with Project Controls and Project Business Services on commercial issues
• Review project correspondence to ensure Fluor’s rights are protected and that it is consistent with the terms of the prime contract
• Assist in review and updating the Contract Summary throughout the project
• Participate in functional management team reviews
• Ensure compliance with management of vital records and relevant correspondence to support reporting, contract audit, claims and litigations, and contract close out
• Provide contracts reviews/audits to projects to identify potential contracts problems and process improvement opportunities
• Assist in the development and implementation of systems and resources necessary to make improvements
• Provide claim support and resources to project teams to prepare and negotiate claims as required
• Report performance data to the functional management for use in maintaining contracts metrics
• Coordinate with Project Controls and Project Business Services on commercial issues
• Interface with senior level clients, joint venture, and industry organisation professionals while carrying out Company’s contracts activities
• Provide input to the Project Completion Report on Prime Contract Management
• Track Prime Contract Notice Requirements, give timely notice, and initiate actions required to follow-up when required
• Participate in Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) reviews and functional management team reviews
• Read, understand, and administer the legal nuances and terms of the prime contract
• Assist in reviewing or writing formal correspondence to Clients to ensure contract compliance
• Follow the Disputes process as defined by the Prime to track and administer throughout the project, while working with Legal
• Work with Director (Prime Contract Management), Legal, senior management, and the Client for all contract modifications to the Prime Contract
• Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across all business lines, functions, and locations
• Analyse situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend /
implement appropriate course of action

Basic Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications - Related Education, Experience & Skills
• Accredited degree in law, commerce / business, engineering, construction management or cost engineering or equivalent experience
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of industry business practices and management of contracts and subcontracts
• Understanding and experience with multinational business and major projects environments
• Experience in pricing, contracts law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders (PDNs), risk identification and mitigation, effective correspondence, planning, and scheduling
• Proficiency in the formation and administration of prime contracts and subcontracts through the several steps of bidder pre-qualification, compilation of bid requests, receipt of bids, bid evaluation, award, monitoring the performance of contractors, back charge procedures, resolution of claims and disputes, and other such related steps
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities suitable for working effectively in a matrix organisation and leading a workforce comprised of many nationalities and backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including: management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

Why Fluor:

Being part of a truly global company, working on Tier 1 billion-dollar projects plus a significant project pipeline here at Fluor, we offer a rewarding long-term career and ongoing opportunities for development, all within a culture that truly values your contributions. We recognise the strength that diversity brings and embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer. Our flexible and inclusive workplace rewards excellence and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Our unique benefits include specialised learning and development programs including access to Fluor University, 12 week’s paid parental leave for primary carers, flexible work such as WFH and 9-day fortnight, novated leasing, employee referral program, wellness subsidy and discounts with hundreds of retailers.

 Commitment to Inclusion

At Fluor, inclusion is fundamental to Our Purpose. We are dedicated to fostering equality and celebrating the diverse tapestry of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all the unique characteristics that define us as individuals.

We actively encourage applications from a wide range of candidates, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, people of all gender identities, youth, seniors, the LGBTQI+ community, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process

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We understand that traditional recruitment processes may not be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations or support to participate in the recruitment process for this role, please reach out to us at recruitmentperth@fluor.com

To find out more about Fluor or to explore other opportunities, visit www.fluor.com