Construction Contract, Claims and Disputes Manager - High Speed Rail

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Role Description:

Arcadis is currently seeking a Construction Contract Claims and Disputes Manager to join our team in Selma CA to support contracts claims and dispute resolution efforts on the California High-Speed Rail (CAHSR) program. This is a full-time on-site role requiring deep knowledge of construction contracts change management and dispute resolution processes within complex infrastructure projects.

Must be able to work onsite in Selma CA.

Arcadis provides comprehensive Project and Construction Management (PCM) services for the oversight of Design-Build (DB) delivery for Californias High-Speed Rail System in the Central Valley. In this role you will be responsible for managing contract compliance analyzing and resolving construction claims and mitigating disputes between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in change order management contract law and negotiation and will have a proven ability to lead claims and dispute activities through resolution or arbitration.

Role Accountabilities:

• Evaluate entitlement and merit of change orders time impacts and cost claims; conduct forensic analysis to determine root causes and defensibility.
• Prepare and negotiate Records of Negotiation and Findings of Fact related to proposed changes and claims under Design-Build contracts.
• Lead contract administration and change management strategies to minimize risk and control exposure to claims and disputes.
• Draft detailed and accurate documentation to support the formal claims and dispute resolution processincluding mediation dispute resolution boards and binding arbitration.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and senior leadership to support contract interpretation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the lead representative in claims-related meetings with contractors legal teams and third-party experts.
• Interpret and enforce contractual obligations performance requirements and key terms in accordance with CAHSR contract provisions.
• Coordinate closely with scheduling estimating and engineering teams to support CPM schedule analysis delay claims and cost justifications.
• Maintain issue and risk logs to proactively track and manage potential disputes and claims.
• Support the development of internal controls and reporting mechanisms to monitor the health and status of contract deliverables and claim activities.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience managing construction claims contract administration or dispute resolution on large infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working within Design-Build or alternative delivery contract structures.
• Experience preparing claim documentation and leading negotiations with contractors and third parties.

Key Skills and Attributes:

• In-depth understanding of construction means and methods project controls and industry-standard contract forms (e.g. DBIA FIDIC Caltrans etc.).
• Strong writing and analytical skills with the ability to prepare formal findings reports and technical documentation.
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with project teams contractors and client stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook); familiarity with contract management platforms and Primavera P6.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testifying in court or binding arbitration as a subject matter expert or claims consultant.
• Extensive experience in P3 or P6 schedule analysis productivity assessments and forensic delay analysis.
• Experience working on high-profile complex infrastructure programs such as high-speed rail heavy civil or major transportation projects.
• Legal training or certification in construction law dispute resolution or contract management is a plus.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

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Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $152000 - $240000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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