Contracts Manager - Los Angeles, United States - WSP

WSP

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This Opportunity

The position is full time and requires working a minimum of two days at the Metro integrated project office in Century City and one day at WSP's satellite project office in Downtown Los Angeles.

Duties

Manage the negotiation, award, and administration of largevalue subcontracts in support of a transit megaproject using various commercial models, primarily costreimbursable contract mechanisms, to satisfy project needs and client requirements while providing best value and cost effectiveness.
Work closely with technical managers for each of the megaproject's three sections to establish subcontract scope and subcontract documents while adhering to Prime Agreement/subcontract terms and conditions. Draft and issue various agreement types, including professional services subcontracts, independent consulting agreements, vendor agreements and intercompany agreements.
Coordinate with Project Accountant on financial activities, including indirect rates for subconsultants.
Analyze subcontract data for key contract metrics.
Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other federal, state, and local laws and regulations and company policy through directing the procurement process, as well as guiding/counseling the project team.
Coordinate with WSP Subcontracts USA and integrated project team, including Metro client staff, to support seamless and effective execution and resolve contractual issues.
Review and provide recommendations to mitigate subcontract risk.
Support WSP USA procurement and subcontracting policies, procedures, and guidelines with special emphasis on maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.
Participate with responsible parties to ensure that subconsultant claims and disputes are resolved without delay.
Ensure compliance with Client's Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) program requirements, including monthly payment audits.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Economics, or Engineering preferred.
PE License in Civil Engineering is preferred.
Minimum 10 years Supply Chain management experience in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction Industry.
Proven experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.
Experience with Federal and nonFederal procurements/subcontracts.
Solid understanding of domestic purchasing and subcontracting in remediation/construction industry.
Basic knowledge and experience in the means, processes and methods needed to successfully implement a supply chain plan on largescale projects.
Helpful demeanor and friendly customer service skills
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and make presentations to project and external groups and stakeholders.
Excellent computer literacy skills and skills in MS Office 365, and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC.
Strong leadership and decisionmaking skills.
Excellent writing skills
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment, juggle multiple assignments and deliver in a targeted timeframe and budget.
Must pass background check.

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $133,400 - $198,220

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