Contract Manager, for COWI in North America

McLean, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 160000 - 252000

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Contract Manager

McLean/Virginia/New York

Regular Full time

Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the reputable engineering consulting companies creating value for customers people and societies worldwide Are you skilled in navigating time-sensitive settings while managing multiple and competing deadlines And can you bring the professionalism and experience needed to operate effectively at a senior level Then this opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.

Contribute to an environment where communities and individuals can thrive

We are looking for a Senior Contract Manager to join our team. You are going to work closely with a team of experts on some of North Americas most significant projects. As a member of the North America Projects team you will work across the transportation infrastructure sector supporting projects within transit tunnels metros highways bridges and marine infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

Manage and administer the main contract on assigned projects with the focus on Medium High or Very High-risk projects (or any other as directed by Project leadership) and advise project and senior management on ways to manage mitigate and improve on commercial risks/opportunities for COWI.
Core activities will include correspondence/minutes drafting identification tracking drafting and resolution of changes attending internal and external meetings where commercial/contract matters are addressed.
Administer the prime project agreement and any other subconsultant and partnership agreements using best practice contract management processes
Review all project contract documentation and identify project risks compliance issues and cost concerns and implement appropriate actions
Prepare assess and negotiate changes claims and disputes
Communicate and liaise with client representatives on all project contract issues
Support advise and guide the internal project team with respect to all contract matters

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to growth in this role is that you are keen to collaborate with the people around you whether they are colleagues partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that you will have:

A bachelors degree in civil engineering construction management or related discipline
Experience on large-scale multi-disciplinary design build projects or progressive design builds
A minimum of 15 years experience in a similar contract administration role or equivalent (Experience in the Engineering and Construction industry is considered an asset)
A professional designation with the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM) or similar professional entity is considered an asset
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suites (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Willingness to travel across North America to support projects on an as needed basis (visit site locations teams and clients) (0-15%)

A place to work and so much more

At COWI we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our courage to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region the UK North America and India we are currently more than 7500 people who bring their skills in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.

What we also offer:
To us a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well.

Our benefits include:

Flexible working conditions
Top up parental and childbirth recovery leave
Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
Annual Fitness spending account. Yes you can use this for a ski pass yoga or gym membership
401K contribution matching with generous company match
Personal and professional development fund
Parking or public transit allowance
Medical Dental and Vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
STD LTD AD&D and Life Insurance
Frequent social events

Base compensation: $160000 to $252000 for Virginia location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education experience skill set and/or location.

Got more questions

If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer please reach out to our Global Talent Acquisition Specialist Rheannon Lewis at

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin age disability or addition to federal law requirements COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. Please click on this link for more information.

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Contract ManagerMcLean/Virginia/New YorkRegular Full timeHybridDo you want to join one of the reputable engineering consulting companies creating value for customers people and societies worldwide Are you skilled in navigating time-sensitive settings while managing multiple and competing deadlines A...