Contracts & Claims Manager
Schiavone;ScanScape

Description

Principle/Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review Contract Documents, Project Plans, Requirements, and Specifications to support Entitlement in the preparation of the Change order and Claims;
• Prepare large Change Order Requests;
• Prepare Claims in Accordance with the Contract Dispute Process;
• Prepare Letters, Position Papers and other relevant documents required during the different disputes;
• Work with the Project Team to collect all the relevant documents;
• Review and Understand all Contract Documents and Assess Project Risks;
• Participate in the Strategic Assessment of Potential Claims;
• Make Recommendations to Management regarding Contractual Issues including change orders and claims submissions.

*Other Duties as Assigned and/or Requested

Qualifications:

• REQUIRED:
  Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• A Minimum of 15 years Construction Experience
• A Minimum of 5 years of Construction Experience involving Large Disputes
• A Minimum of 10 years' Experience in a Senior Level Role for Major Heavy Civil Projects
• A Minimum of 10 years' Experience working for a General Contractor
• Public Works Sector Experience Required (Private Sector is a Plus)
• Previous Experience in DBR's and Arbitration hearings
• Previous Experience Working with Claims to a Major Public Agency
• Previous Experience Working in Heavy Civil Projects in excess of $100M

Preferred:

• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
• Recent experience with a large civil/highway/bridge project (+$250M)
• Recent experience with JV is a plus
• Advanced Computer skills with MS Office, Primavera P6
• Extensive knowledge of Construction Costs and Engineering Principles
• Well organized, flexible, detail-oriented and multi-tasked
• Prioritize Workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Ability to Work Effectively with a Cross Skill Set/Teams

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