Contracts Manager

Ferrovial Construction, is a business unit of Ferrovial, whic is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial's internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

The Contracts Manager will oversee the management of the project contract, working closely with other departments to ensure contract requirements are followed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure at all times compliance with the Contract terms and regularly monitor this.
• Review and approve all relevant correspondence with contractual impact in the project.
• Implement the use of a contract management tool (Procore or similar)
• Ensure everybody is trained on how to use the selected software.
• Establish an audit process to ensure all records related to Contract Management are kept in the system in a timely manner.
• Provide briefings on key contract clauses and subsequent training on a regular basis (newcomers).
• Work closely to the project Scheduler and the construction team to ensure effective management of the Project Schedule, in compliance with the Contract terms, including regular updates.
• Support the procurement and legal team in the drafting of subcontracts.
• Manage any commercial and/or contractual issues with the project supply chain.
• Prepare and keep updated a bonds schedule.
• Identify and ensure insurable events are notified, when required.
• Manage the change management process, including preparation & updating of the Change Order register.
• Prepare and regularly update the project risks and opportunities matrix.
• Regular reporting on specific commercial and contractual elements of the project.
• Participate in the Project Progress meetings, internal and with the client.
• Identify opportunities to generate value in the project or to recover unexpected, incurred costs due to unforeseen circumstances
• Coordinate with the project management team all actions related to the claims management process and liaise with the legal department in that respect.
• Coordinate to gather, at least, the background, precedents, records, minutes, documents, or any other source of information related with a claim and relevant to prove the case and to build the basis for such claim.
• Select external experts and manage and supervise their work. This shall include any delay impact analysis that may be required and/or the quantum estimate
• Prepare and keep updated the Claim register.
• Monitor and track compliance with all contract requirements to ensure a smooth closing of the project.
• Prepare and/or update the lessons learnt document to share best practices across the company

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or similar related field
• 8+ years of experience with Contract management or Project Controls Management
• Must have experience working within the Construction, Design, and/or Engineering industry
• Specific aviation experience preferred but not required
• Legal background considered a plus
• Must be able to demonstrate analytical ability, good judgment, and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must also be highly motivated and detail oriented and have the ability to self-manage and work as part of a dynamic team involving multiple departments.