Description
why soben?
we’re an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We’ve come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential.
it is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We’re targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories.
if you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the latam & na region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
role description
we are looking for a contracts manager to build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business connections. Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence. Present contract information to relevant parties, such as stakeholders.
key responsibilities
1. provide contract administration, review of contract terms and conditions, paralegal type work, and work with either construction or heavy equipment such as generators or air handling units procurement.
2. assist procurement managers to prepare and maintain project procurement plans.
3. draft and present single source justifications forms.
4. draft and present scope of work documents.
5. prepare and present detailed ofci (owner furnished contractor installed) buyer/expediting duties with coordination between multiple category teams.
6. prepare and present negotiation plans and conduct or participate in negotiations.
7. manage the rfx process, including commercial evaluations and pre-bid meetings.
8. draft and process change orders, rfis, and submittals.
9. implement new contract process controls when appropriate.
10. communicate with the home office on a regular basis regarding procurement matters.
11. prepare and present accurate reports for the project team, stakeholders, and clients.
12. identify and propose industry standards/improve processes.
13. provide commercial price analysis, modeling, purchase-price cost analysis, and identify competitive benchmarks.
14. additional duties as assigned.
skills, knowledge and expertise
1. minimum of 5 years of experience in contract administration and all supply chain activities.
2. experience with epcm/epc/gmp, large-scale or mission-critical construction in a consulting engineering capacity (energy/electrical projects preferred).
3. knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction.
4. strong skills with the suite of microsoft office products.
5. advanced skills with microsoft excel.
6. proven experience and good relationships working with the comisión federal de electricidad (cfe).
7. effective communication and presentation skills.
8. strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in english and spanish.
9. organized and detail-oriented.
about soben
founded in 2011, soben is an award-winning international consultancy providing ‘cradle-to-grave’ procurement, cost, contract, commercial, project, and programme management services for blue-chip national and international contracting organisations. Our purpose is to ensure that our clients are commercially successful whilst delivering large-scale and complex construction, infrastructure, and energy projects.
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