Lane Construction is one of America’s leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country’s transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.
Description
Oversees the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including contract drafting, negotiation, review, approval, execution, and administration.
Directs the review of bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.
Develops, directs and develops the negotiations of contracts with client or bidder.
Directs the analysis of contracts and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.
Directs the development, installation, and maintenance of contract tracking that provide control of expenditures made to carry out activities, production and labor, maintenance, or project activities.
Advises management regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.
Directs activities concerned with amendments to or extensions of contract.
Leads and manages a team of contract managers and specialists, mentoring, coaching, and evaluating their performance.
Fosters a collaborative and inclusive team culture focused on achieving excellence in contract management.
Ensures contracts are developed and managed in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
Identifies and develops risk mitigation strategies and implements controls to minimize exposure to legal, financial, and operational risks associated with contracts.
Ensures compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
Monitors contract performance and takes proactive measures to address deviations, breaches, or non-compliance issues.
Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, sales, procurement, and operations teams, to support business initiatives.
Serves as a trusted advisor on contract-related matters.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance contract management processes, tools, and systems.
Develops and manages departmental budgets.
Mentors, coaches, provides feedback and evaluates performance of staff members.
Knowledge of all aspects of the contracting process
Long term contract experience preferred
Construction experience required
Physical Requirements
Field/Operations Office
Competencies
Building Responsibility-Advanced
Business Acumen-Intermediate
Claims-Advanced
Construction Delivery Methods-Intermediate
Contract Administration-Advanced
Contract Law-Advanced
Contract Management-Advanced
Contract Negotiation-Intermediate
Critical Thinking-Advanced
Customer and Commercial Mindset-Advanced
Federal, State and Local Regulations-Intermediate
Influencing and Communicating-Advanced
Results Orientation-Advanced
Strategic Thinking-Advanced
Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
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