Contracts Director

Director Contracts

Flexible Location: Galveston TX; Houston TX; or Washington D.C.

About us:

For over 75 years Gulf Copper & Manufacturing has been a customer-driven leader in the marine and offshore industries delivering unwavering quality and an uncompromising commitment to safety integrity and environmental protection.

Benefits We Offer:

• 401 (k)
• Group Health & Dental Plan
• Short -& Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Holiday & Vacation Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Overview and Purpose

Reporting to the ASC Program Manager the Contract Manageris responsible forleading Gulf Copper LLCs contract management for its shipbuilding activities with a view to ensuring Gulf Copper LLC is supported with forward looking contract management practices resulting in sound contractual arrangements for Gulf Copper LLC.

Gulf Copper LLC shipbuilding activities involvemainly largeshipbuilding and ship repair contracts with the USCoast Guard or US Navy. They may also involve other government agencies in the U.S. or abroad.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This positionis responsible forthe following: Other duties may be assigned.

1. Work collaboratively with the Commercial Development Program Management Legal and Finance teams to ensure that all parties are fully aligned and with a view to maximizing value for GC LLC and minimizing its contractual risk.

1. Provide contract management support totheprogram management team to ensure GC LLCs value ismaximizedand contractual risks are minimized throughout the entire cycle of a contract frominceptionto full execution.

1. Support Supply Chain in the solicitation processes for large equipment and service packages including the development of terms and conditions in compliance with the main contracts for the applicable scope of work.

1. Oversee contract management through program/project execution including (i) ensuring that each program/project manager understands the contractual framework in which they are operating (ii) leading efforts to improve contract management within the project teams (iii) ensuring the timelines accuracy and usefulness of contract management reporting and (iv) continuously improving contract management processes controls and relational management.

1. Ensure that change management and resulting risks are managed and mitigated according to company policies and procedures.

1. Coordinate the allocation of contract management resources to ensure that sufficient qualified resources are assigned to every project and/or contract.

1. Ensure contract monitoring performanceisin place with theappropriate frequencyand to ensure in-depth andtimelymanagement and follow up on any corrective measures or other control processes.

Required Education & Experience:

1. A relevant undergraduate degree from a recognized college or university isrequired.

1. A minimum of ten (10) years of proven contract management leadership experience in shipbuilding or other relevant industries with large scale capital projects requiring complex project and contract management.

1. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing FAR-based contracts with the federal governmentand specifically with FAR Part 12 FAR Part 15 OTAs knowledge of U.S. federal procurement laws and regulations including their practical application in managing and executing large complex federal government programs.

1. Minimum ten (10) years with the initiationmanagementand closeout of B2B contracts sub-contractand supplier agreements

1. Experience overseeing the contractual leadership within complex Government projects and/or programs.

1. Experience with risk identification and mitigation in a sophisticated project-based environment.

1. Experienceeffectivelymanagesclaims andnavigatesdispute resolution frameworks.

Working Conditions:

1. Predominately anoffice-climatecontrolledenvironment.

1. May have to visit projects aboard shipsor the customers locations.

1. You mustwear hearing eye headprotectionand proper PPE whenrequired.

Necessary Equipment Operation:

1. Computer skills: MS Office (Outlook Word Excel Power Point etc.).

1. Ability to useCustomerSupplied programs or websites.

1. Office equipment including telephone scanner computer printer etc.

Special Skills:

1. High intellect analytical skills exceptional contracting acumennegotiating agility and the range to think/operatestrategically.

1. Ability to translate the strategy of the organization into actionable quantitative plans for the contract management function.

1. Strong partnership abilities and experience working with various colleagues and groups within and across the organization to achieve success.

1. Uncompromising professional ethics and integrity.

1. Strong interpersonalskillsability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.

The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities duties and skillsrequired ofassigned personnel.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement please email:emailprotected. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail:emailprotected.