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Senior Contracts Specialist - PATR-0440


Company : Fluor Corporation


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2025-07-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Contracts Specialist - PATR-0440 role at Fluor Corporation1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Contracts Specialist - PATR-0440 role at Fluor CorporationGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionThis position provides oversight for contract management activities on Fluor projects or as lead contract manager on individual Fluor contracts. This role assures, through assigned contract administrators, compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions. The position requires the contract manager to report to project, department and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned project(s); participate in developing and approving contracting strategies generally directly reporting through an intermediate senior contract manager. The individual will review and approve contract awards with their delegated authority, generally for mid to large contracts.Administer moderately large and complex contractsNegotiate contract terms and conditions, analyze commercial sections of proposals and technical proposal evaluations, and coordinate technical scopes of work including interface with all project disciplines (including project controls, legal services, project management, construction, engineering, finance/accounting, and client)Participate in proposal development activities including preparation of required proposal response, develop final proposal evaluations and prepare contract recommendations, and present recommendation to project team and/or clientPerform contract management post-award activities through evaluating and status of contractors productivity, schedule adherence, contract change management, invoicing and claims avoidancePerform closeout of contracts, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue of final modifications, invoices and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluationsOther duties as assignedJob DescriptionThis position provides oversight for contract management activities on Fluor projects or as lead contract manager on individual Fluor contracts. This role assures, through assigned contract administrators, compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions. The position requires the contract manager to report to project, department and company senior leadership on the health of the assigned project(s); participate in developing and approving contracting strategies generally directly reporting through an intermediate senior contract manager. The individual will review and approve contract awards with their delegated authority, generally for mid to large contracts.Administer moderately large and complex contractsNegotiate contract terms and conditions, analyze commercial sections of proposals and technical proposal evaluations, and coordinate technical scopes of work including interface with all project disciplines (including project controls, legal services, project management, construction, engineering, finance/accounting, and client)Participate in proposal development activities including preparation of required proposal response, develop final proposal evaluations and prepare contract recommendations, and present recommendation to project team and/or clientPerform contract management post-award activities through evaluating and status of contractors productivity, schedule adherence, contract change management, invoicing and claims avoidancePerform closeout of contracts, finalize outstanding contract issues, issue of final modifications, invoices and coordinate completion of contractor performance evaluationsOther duties as assignedBasic Job RequirementsAccredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal sixteen (16) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirementsAbility to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholdersJob related technical knowledge necessary to complete the jobAbility to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelinesAbility to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective mannerOther Job RequirementsPrepare, maintain, retrieve, and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate and Contract Management requirementsInterface with all levels of the project team and be able to represent and interface with all levels of internal and/or external management and corporate organization persons; conduct meetings with interfacing disciplines in the support of scope or commercial term developmentBe proactive with contractors to ensure contract compliance, generation of progress, schedules, daily and other status reports, invoices, and supporting documents in a timely mannerAccept and successfully complete an international assignment (from eighteen to twenty-four (18-24) months)Provide consultative analytical, and contract management support in the area of Contract Management for the project management, project controls, and construction management leadership and other senior leaders as required but generally reporting through a senior contracts managerProtect the Companys interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teams with oversight from a senior contracts managerEnsure timely payment of contractorsProtect the Companys interests by enforcing warranties, mitigating risk, and providing oversight to project contract management teamsManage contract processes to avoid claims and participate in the equitable settlement of claimsDevelop a claims prevention programPerform Contractor resource survey Review contracts project set-upAudit other projectsExecute portfolio assignments as requested, perform contract risk assessments, and formulate mitigation strategiesDevelop standard contract templates for a project, prepare Project Contract Procedures, and provide input to Project Final ReportCoordinate the timely issue/distribution/response of documents to the ContractorCoordinate/maintain control of Site InstructionsPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degree such as an Masters in Business Administration, Law degree (Juris Doctor), or global equivalentFifteen (15) years of contract management, subcontract administration, and procurement experience supporting engineering and construction projectsExperience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installationStrong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditionsBroad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM)Experience with administering the Request for Proposal/Request for Quotation (RFP/RFQ) process for contractors on heavy industrial construction projectsExperience with government contracts for Government GroupExtensive experience and knowledge in contract formation and contract administration requiredDomestic/international field assignment experience preferred; international project experience preferredStrong working knowledge of Contract LawExperience in accurately formulating multiple compensation structures including, but not limited to, reimbursable cost, lump sum, and unit priceExperience in work change and claims evaluation and negotiationExperience in creating Request for Proposal (RFP)/Contract packages and interfacing with multiple disciplines in their creationExperience in creating Project Specific Contract Terms and Conditions by flowing down terms from the Prime ContractExperience working with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction to develop a sound Project Execution Plan and Contract PlanExperience in the Team Contract Management approach to contracting which includes each department being responsible for a portion of the RFP/Contracting processExperience in formulating strategies for individual contractsExcellent communication skillsSenior Contracts Specialist - PATR-0440Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesConstructionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Fluor Corporation by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Senior Contract Specialist roles.Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia A$130,000.00-A$160,000.00 3 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 months agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoCommunity Registered Nurse Bene Padre Pio & Bene Casa - ContractWoodville, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 6 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia A$120,000.00-A$180,000.00 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoSenior Contracts & Procurement SpecialistAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPeople & Culture Administrator - Projects (12-month contract)Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 3 months agoCyber Security Analyst - Maternity Leave ContractTaperoo, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia A$1.00-A$2.00 2 weeks agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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