NAM Contract Management Leader
Job Summary
The Regional Contract Management Leader provides strategic commercial oversight for a $5B+ regional infrastructure project portfolio. This role leads the development and execution of contract management strategies, manages high-value claims, and oversees the regional contract management team. You will ensure commercial excellence through proactive risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and rigorous application of standard work practices.
Responsibilities
- Execute regional contract management strategy
- Lead high-value claim negotiation and resolution
- Mitigate commercial and legal project risks
- Manage and mentor regional contract team
- Drive continuous improvement in commercial processes
Required Skills
- 15+ years complex infrastructure experience
- Expertise in FIDIC/NEC/EPC frameworks
- Advanced claim and dispute resolution skills
- Strong leadership and negotiation capabilities
- Strategic risk management
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Operations:
- Define and execute the regional contract management strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Proactively identify and mitigate contractual, commercial, and legal risks across the project portfolio.
- Provide authoritative guidance on complex disputes, including multi-party claims, force majeure, and termination scenarios.
- Shape commercial positioning from tender stage through project close-out, ensuring flow down of terms towards suppliers, contractors and partners.
Complex Claims Management:
- Lead the identification, negotiation, and resolution of high-value offensive and defensive claims.
- Utilize advanced delay, disruption, and quantum assessment methodologies to build robust claim positions.
- Coordinate with Legal and project teams to manage formal dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration, litigation).
Team Leadership & Process Excellence:
- Mentor and develop the Regional Contract Management Team, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Define performance goals, manage staffing needs, and ensure workload optimization.
- Enforce rigorous application of standard work practices and quality procedures.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Kaizen) and capture "Lessons Learned" to drive commercial excellence.
Required Qualifications:
- University degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Administration from an accredited University or college.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in large, complex infrastructure projects (Energy, Power Transmission, Oil & Gas, or Industrial Construction).
- Demonstrated success in managing the full lifecycle of complex claims and leading high-stakes negotiations.
- Extensive experience with international frameworks (FIDIC, NEC, EPC, or bespoke contracts).
- Proven track record in regional or functional leadership, managing professional teams.
- Professional fluency in English (French would be a plus).