Contracts Manager
Fugro Holdings

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Job Description

We have a dynamic legal team, and you will be an integral member of our group. You will join both a regional group of legal leaders and a broader team of global legal and compliance professionals, who are committed to building a safer and more livable world. Bring your ambition and determination to help us achieve this goal.

You will work closely with applicable entities to better integrate legal with our commercial team for purposes of understanding project details and effectively and efficiently protecting Fugro from exposure to risk. You will draft, review and negotiate complex commercial transactions. These contracts could be related to onshore and/or offshore work.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, subcontracts, and other construction and maritime-related contract terms and conditions, including prime contracts and flow-down obligations.
  
• Analyze contractual terms and conditions for risk assessment and communicate such to the internal legal and commercial teams.
  
• Identify and assess project risks and minimize project exposure through favorable contractual terms and communicate such to Fugro's internal legal and commercial teams.
  
• Partner with and provide support to the internal commercial team in preparing and executing bids.
  
• Ensure the timely issuance of insurance certificates and coordinate the execution of bank guarantees as needed.
  

Job Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions
  
• Certification in any legal-related field such as a Contract management certificate (CCCM, CFCM, CPCM) a plus. A Bachelor's in business, pre-law, finance or a related field of study is preferred.
  
• 8+ years minimum experience with contract drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing NDAs, subcontracts, and other complex construction/maritime-related contracts.
  
• Extensive experience in analyzing contractual liability, relevant commercial risk, and causation.
  
• Must be able to timely and effectively communicate contract terms and conditions and correlating risks.
  
• Must possess the necessary experience to determine what risks are included in a contract and how to mitigate those risks as well as maintain ongoing communication regarding obligations that exist throughout the lifecycle of a project.
  
• Must possess strong negotiation experience with NDAs, subcontracts, and other construction or maritime-related contracts.
  
• Must possess strong confidence to successfully negotiate and execute contracts, as well as the understanding of when to walk away and stand firm.
  
• Must have excellent and effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  

What's in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what's right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA's comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

How to apply?

If you are interested in this role we look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Please click on our 'apply' button and upload your resume and cover letter.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

Fugro USA posting Disclaimer

Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5600, option 5 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.

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