Senior Counsel Megaprojects

Job Summary

Serves as the Legal Departments project-risk lead for assigned mega and complex projects. Works closely with designated project leadership and operations personnel to support commercial risk management processes including contract compliance entitlement strategy notice administration change management commercial issue escalation and dispute preparation. Supports project teams with the proactive identification management and mitigation of contractual and commercial risk throughout the project lifecycle. Reports to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

with designated project leadership and assigned operational personnel to promote proactive commercial issue identification effective commercial risk management compliance with project commercial procedures and continuous improvement of commercial risk management practices.
with designated project leadership and operational personnel regarding the review analysis and management of project correspondence schedule-related materials commercial records and other documentation associated with assigned projects.
coordination with project team and General Counsel provides contract administration support and legal/commercial risk guidance regarding material contractual commercial and project-risk issues associated with assigned mega and complex projects.
with designated project leadership in the establishment and implementation of project- and group-based commercial risk management processes including contract compliance notice administration entitlement preservation and commercial recordkeeping protocols.
guidance regarding project commercial procedures documentation standards reporting protocols and contract administration practices.
designated project leadership and assigned operational personnel development and management of project entitlement strategies including change orders requests for equitable adjustment contract interpretation support commercial recovery efforts and claims positioning.
development of dispute strategy and coordination of materials related to claims development mediation arbitration litigation and other formal dispute resolution proceedings.

Minimum Job Requirements

to collaborate effectively with executive leadership designated project leadership operations personnel and legal counsel in fast-paced project environments.
to travel periodically to assigned project locations.
degree required; Juris Doctor (J.D.) or advanced degree in a related field strongly preferred. Ability to obtain law license subject to jurisdictional requirements.
ability to analyze complex contractual commercial and project-risk issues associated with large construction projects.
experience involving construction contract administration entitlement strategy change management dispute resolution processes and commercial risk mitigation strategies.
experience supporting large complex construction EPC industrial transportation water energy or progressive design-build projects.
supporting alternative project delivery methods including CMAR progressive design-build EPC/EPCM or similar delivery structures preferred.
of 5 years of experience in construction contract management commercial risk management project risk management construction claims or related infrastructure/project delivery experience.
use of Microsoft Office Suite programs project controls systems and project/document management platforms.
written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to analyze organize and communicate complex contractual and commercial information.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

stoop kneel or bend on an occasional basis
be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
to use hands to grasp lift handle carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
interact with people and technology frequently during a shift/work day
lift push or pull objects up to 50Ibs on an occasional basis.
sit stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.
use telephone computer system email and other electronic devices on a frequent basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

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