Principal, Contract Management

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

Our purpose, which is to build a better world, resonates with our ambition and serves as the foundation of our organizational culture. At Fluor, we design and build the world's toughest projects. We provide professional and technical solutions to deliver safe, well-executed, capital-efficient engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects to clients globally. This role will be part of Fluor’s growing Advanced Technologies & Life Sciences (ATLS) Business Line.

This position performs the essential job duties and functions listed below with the overall objective of improving Fluor’s overall business performance, deliver added value to our shareholders, reduce leakage, and promote consistent and cost-effective solutions across strategic business units and projects. The Principal, Contract Manager, will act as a lead for the contract execution of assigned contracts and provide training to contract administrators on Fluor’s and Project practices. Work is performed in the home office and field locations for projects ranging in duration from short term to long term.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform pre-award and post-award Contract Management activities on assigned contracts of increasing complexity and value on mid to large scale projects

• Participate in the pre-qualification process of subcontractors, monitor their compliance to HSE, Quality, and Finance procedures, and utilize Fluor’s Contract Management System

• Lead development of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages

• Analyze commercial sections of proposals, coordinate technical proposal evaluations, and present contract recommendations to project team or client

• Organize and document communications with contractors, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and coordinate technical scopes of work

• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff

• Assess and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

• Utilize Fluor’s Contract Management System and SAP systems

• Travel to attend to business related matters, as/if required

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) years* if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited degree or global equivalent in Business, Construction Management, or Law

• Eight (8) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projects

• Experience in developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials, and equipment installation.

• Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions.

• Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated with engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM).

• Experience with administering the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for contractors on heavy industrial construction projects.

• Extensive experience and knowledge in contract formation and contract administration.

• Ability/willingness for home office and/or field short term and long-term assignments

• Experience managing construction contracts on industrial project sites

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent computer literacy and skills

• Good leadership and decision-making skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $88,500.00 - $153,500.00