Contracts Administrator- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Aiken, SC

Contracts Administrator - Kiewit Nuclear Solutions - Aiken, SC

Location : Savannah River, SC projects; successful candidate will work primarily on-site with some time in our office in Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

• The Prime Contracts Manager manages non-technical aspects of the projects to which they are assigned. They will also provide guidance and assistance and will collaborate with Project Managers on scope management, change management, schedule, risk, and other contract matters. The Contracts Manager is responsible for documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during the implementation or execution.
• Understanding, interpreting and transmitting of relevant contract information, processes and procedures to all key project participants, guiding them to understand, follow up and adhere to their related discipline scope of work in compliance with the Contract Terms and Conditions.
• Expert in the Prime RFP process and procedures, responding to procurement requirements, proposals, and successfully negotiating change orders under tens to hundreds of million dollar commercial and federal projects.
• Collaborate with other KIE discipline leads on the project to implement effective change management best practices.
• Engage as requested during pursuit and delivery phase of project.
• Support Construction Management and Program Management engagements by assisting with contractual management issues.
• Oversee non-technical aspects of on-going contracts, including compliance with the Contract documents to ensure that the requirements of the contracts are implemented and maintained. Review contract performance by monitoring compliance documents, schedules, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with procurement on current prime contract flow-downs to subcontractors, task orders and modifications.
• Develop processes for non-technical contract administration elements to adhere to the requirements of the contract as necessary. Train the project team on these processes and execute implementation of these processes.
• Review all contract documents to minimize conflicts and ambiguities.
• Conduct contract awareness and lead change management efforts with key project staff.
• Assist PM in preparation of correspondence and maintain records necessary to ensure the effective administration of all contractual matters.
• Facilitate the preparation of prime contract changes and administration, review and settlement of contract change negotiations and participation in the development of affirmative claims and support to the project and the legal department on defense of claims. Includes preparation of change order and claim logs.
• Assist the Project Manager in contract close-out procedures to ensure that all terms and conditions of contracts have been complied with prior to final payment.
• Ensure all warranties, bonds, insurances, guarantees, etc. are in place and maintained and updated in accordance with the Contract and are in compliance with both KIE and the Client's requirements.
• Monitor schedule for submission of deliverables and other contractual notices and certifications. Monitor project budget and earned value in coordination with Project Manager and Design Leads. Assist with identification of project financial issues and recovery options.
• Prepare / distribute monthly contractual reports as requested.
• Collaborate with Project Manager regarding overall monthly Progress Report.

Qualifications

Other Requirements

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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