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Title : Senior Contracts & Claims Manager
Location: Vacaville, CA
Duration: 6 Months
Job Summary
The Senior Contracts & Claims Manager is responsible for the commercial management of large and medium-scale CAPEX projects (minimum project spend of $5M). The role protects contractual rights, ensures contractor compliance, manages claims and disputes, mitigates commercial risks, and drives value optimization across project procurement and execution. The position partners closely with Global Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management
- Support development of risk mitigation and contracting strategies.
- Review tender documents and contracts with strategic suppliers.
- Lead contract execution to protect contractual rights and entitlements.
- Manage contract changes, extensions, and change requests.
- Coordinate change orders, delay management, conflict resolution, and dispute preparation.
- Monitor contractual compliance and legal obligations.
- Manage warranties and performance guarantees.
- Support arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Provide commercial leadership to project teams and contractors.
Claims Management
- Identify and pursue outgoing claims opportunities.
- Analyze incoming claims and develop defense strategies.
- Prepare claim notifications, correspondence, negotiations, and settlements.
- Maintain claim documentation and records.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Manage supplier escalations and claims.
- Support supplier performance, compliance, and accountability.
- Participate in supplier audits and performance reviews.
- Develop strong supplier relationships across strategic segments.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Finance teams.
- Gather and clarify stakeholder requirements.
- Drive proactive communication and alignment across functions.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- Preferred fields:
- Purchasing
- Engineering
- Legal Studies
- Quantity Surveying
- Cost Consulting
Experience
- 10 years of relevant experience in:
- Contract management
- Claims management
- Cost management
- Project change management
- Commercial negotiations and dispute resolution
- Experience with major contractors, consultants, EPCM/EPC contractors.
- Experience leading commercial activities on major construction projects.
- Pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated industry experience is advantageous.
Certifications (Preferred)
- AACE
- ACOSTE
- MRICS
- MCIOB
- MCIArb
Required Skills
- Contract strategy and execution
- Commercial and financial acumen
- Strategic sourcing and procurement expertise
- Large CAPEX project experience
- Construction technology and practices knowledge
- Claims and dispute management
- Negotiation and influencing skills
- Project management capabilities
- International contract management experience
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Stakeholder and supplier management
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Core Competencies
- Agility
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Customer Focus
- Driving Results
- Leadership
Key Stakeholders
- SGIE Project Managers
- CAPEX Lead Buyers
- Project Controls Managers
General Supervision
Receives limited day-to-day instruction and general guidance on new assignments.
Direct Reports
- No direct internal reports.
- May oversee external EPCM contractor Contract Managers.