Prime Contracts Manager
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas, 79772, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Operations Manager
Requisition
- Relocation Authorized:
National - Single - Telework Type:
Part-Time Telework - Work Location:
Pecos , TX, Reston, VA
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Project Overview:The rapid growth of AI and digitalization is fueling unprecedented demand for data centers that require large, reliable sources of energy. In response to this market trend, the Renewables & Clean Power (R&CP) team have signed an early works contract to build one of the largestgasfired power generation facilities in the U.S.Our team is helping the customerprogressearly-stage development, that would lead to the start of full EPC delivery in 2026.
Job Summary:The Prime Contracts Manager will supporteffective administration and management of the prime contract agreement between Customer and Bechtel.
The position reports operationally to the Project Manager(s) and functionally to the GBU Manager of Prime Contracts.
Duties and responsibilities includeimplementation of the Prime Contract Management Program and ongoing related training,monitoring compliance with project/prime contract completion requirements and consultation with GBU Management/Legal,facilitatestrategies for effective management of project commercial matters, including creation and capture of contemporaneous records.
Thepositionmay start in the home office in Reston, VAfor ~6 monthsto support preconstruction planning, ahead of project mobilization to the field, from which point the position will be based at the project site/campin
Pecos, TXthrough project completion.
This position is contingent uponsuccessfulproject award.
The preferred candidate willhave prior relevant project/commercial experience (e.g.Power Plant Project delivery;
EPC Contractorrole; Lump Sum/Fixed Price Contract; Guaranteed Schedule).
"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership". #LI-JL1
Major Responsibilities:- Responsible for/assists with the development and implementation of the Prime Contract Management Program for the project, consistent with the prime contract and Project Management Plan.
- Assess prime contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations for the scope of work.
- Coordinate with other project team members toidentifycustomer-related actions/inactions that need to be addressed. Recommend approaches and implement appropriate actionsto document events, respond to the situation,and/or requestappropriate variationson the project.
- Participate in project related meetings, prepare necessary materials, trackactionsand manage the working relationship with the relevant departments tofacilitateprime contract administration.
- Support implementation and management of a program to recognize andidentifyprogress/performance concerns, prepare changes/variations as theyariseand manage thetimelyresolution under the applicable provisions whenever possible.
- Develop/maintaintools and processes to support contract compliance, sound administration and reporting for Project Director/Project Management Team, including logs, registers, dashboards,reports,and other materials.
- Coordinate the development and delivery of ongoing project training to address prime contract management principles, andfacilitatethe identification, preparation, and resolution of changes/variations and claims.
- Coordinate effectively with a broad range of customers and stakeholders to solve complex business-related issues.
- Communicate effectively verbally and/or in writingregardingall commercial matters, including preparation of key materials - drafting of correspondence, memos, guidance notes, chronologies, narratives, and position papers related to project commercial matters and issues.
- Assist with development and capture of contemporaneous records and production of information necessary to…
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