Contract Admin, Spec I

Fluor • Houston, TX

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About The Position

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Job Description
This position performs the essential job duties and functions listed below with the overall objective of improving Fluor’s overall business performance, deliver added value to our shareholders, reduce leakage, and promote consistent and cost effective solutions across strategic business units and projects. This role typically provides oversight on one (1) to five (5) contracts on Fluor projects, assuring compliance with all statutes, regulations, and contract terms and conditions. The individual will be required to participate in the collection of information of reports related to their assigned contracts.

Requirements

• Accredited Bachelors or Masters degree in the Business field, Construction field, Law or global equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Nice To Haves

• Prior construction industry experience preferred, including internships, part time, or full time positions
• Demonstrated ability to work in a professional engineering or construction environment
• Some basic knowledge of contract types and terms
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good administrative and organizational skills
• Ability/willingness for home office and/or field short-term and long-term assignments

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-award and post-award Contract Management activities on assigned contracts of increasing complexity and value on mid to large scale projects
• Participate in the pre-qualification process of subcontractors, monitor their compliance to HSE, Quality, and Finance procedures, and utilize Fluor’s Contract Management System
• Lead development of Request for Proposal (RFP) packages
• Analyze commercial sections of proposals, coordinate technical proposal evaluations, and present contract recommendations to project team or client
• Organize and document communications with contractors, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and coordinate technical scopes of work
• Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff
• Assess and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Utilize Fluor’s Contract Management System and SAP systems
• Travel to attend to business related matters, as/if required
• Other duties as assigned
• May provide operational and or functional direction to administrative/contract technician personnel
• Develop formal presentations when given the opportunity
• Contribute to and promote the use of Fluor’s knowledge management portals and communities
• Stay current/updated with Contract Management practices and procedures; remain informed of current developments and potential changes within the Contract Management group
• Participate in Fluor University® for training and career development
• Understand technical terminology and developments
• Apply technical skills or procedures
• Understand and implement practices and procedures

Benefits

• Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level