Contract Manager, for COWI in North America

Contract Manager

McLean, VA

Regular, Full time

Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the reputable engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Are you skilled in navigating time-sensitive settings while managing multiple and competing deadlines? And can you bring the professionalism and experience needed to operate effectively at a senior level? Then this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.

Contribute to an environment where communities and individuals can thrive

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our team. You are going to work closely with a team of experts on some of North America’s most significant projects. As a member of the North America Projects team, you will work across the transportation infrastructure sector, supporting projects within transit, tunnels, metros, highways, bridges, and marine infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage and administer the main contract on assigned projects, with the focus on Medium, High or Very High-risk projects (or any other as directed by Project leadership) and advise project and senior management on ways to manage, mitigate and improve on commercial risks/opportunities for COWI.
• Core activities will include correspondence/minutes drafting, identification, tracking, drafting and resolution of changes, attending internal and external meetings where commercial/contract matters are addressed.
• Administer the prime project agreement and any other subconsultant and partnership agreements using best practice contract management processes
• Review all project contract documentation and identify project risks, compliance issues and cost concerns and implement appropriate actions
• Prepare, assess, and negotiate changes, claims, and disputes
• Communicate and liaise with client representatives on all project contract issues
• Support, advise, and guide the internal project team with respect to all contract matters
  
  

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to growth in this role is that you are keen to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related discipline
• Experience on large-scale multi-disciplinary design build projects or progressive design builds
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in a similar contract administration role or equivalent (Experience in the Engineering and Construction industry is considered an asset)
• A professional designation with the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or similar professional entity is considered an asset
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel across North America to support projects on an as needed basis (visit site locations, teams, and clients) (0-15%)
  
  

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility, and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 7,500 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:

Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Our benefits include: 

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks vacation to start |  Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Got more questions?

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training information.