Regional Manager Corporate Contracts

Why You Should Apply for This Job

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Where You Will Work

Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, and more. Our flexible work program allows employees to work virtually as well as come together in person when needed at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or one of our site locations. Employees can work remotely from most states in the U.S., with the exception of California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma and South Carolina. Additional states may be excluded from remote work based on business factors. Should the position shift to in-person (office/site) work in the future, the company will offer relocation benefits at that time, so long as the position meets the established eligibility for these benefits.

Description

Provides leadership and mentors multiple teams of contracts managers and administrators responsible for all engineering, construction, and services contracts on assigned capital projects across an assigned region. Responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Corporate policies and procedures across those projects. Reporting to the Corporate Management team, ensuring the flow of valuable, analyzed information between the multiple projects and the Corporate Management team.

- Ensures the flow of valuable and analyzed information and reporting to the Corporate Management Team as it relates to Contracts Management plans, status and results.

- Provides input to the Contract Management standards and procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures and Contracts Manual. Adapts Guidelines and Training materials for use in the assigned projects.

- Responsible for the implementation of Company policies and Standards on assigned Capital Projects as part of the project setup and audits for compliance during the different stages of the projects

- Facilitates training to the key Contracts Team members on large Capital projects and coordinates the training and orientation of Junior team members by the appropriate Contract personnel on the different projects under his leadership

- Works closely with project contracts team, and all relevant departments to analyze all major contracts to identify areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts, or deviations from the scope of work. Makes recommendations to the Project Managers on the mitigation of these risks. Closely monitors and supports remedial actions and recommends appropriate actions in order to reduce Company’s liability.

- Supports the Director of Contracts Management to establish and develop strategies to achieve the annual goals and objectives

- Develops and manages appropriate mechanisms to monitor compliance with contract terms and conditions by the different project contracts teams. This includes driving proper contract administration though control of the back charges, claims, correspondence, weekly meetings, proper documentation and other critical activities as dictated by the Contracts Manual.

- Leads the development of the strategic approach to engineering contracting for large capital projects (E, EP, EPC, EPCM contracts)

- Liaise with management within Engineering & Construction as well as other support services groups such as Legal, Risk and Sites, to ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation and service management

- Participates on project management meetings and provides contractual points of view and recommendations on strategic discussions regarding planning, execution and close out of contractual matters including claim prevention and dispute resolution

- Supervises and provides guidance to other project team members to ensure technical competence and consistency of administration across different projects and contract packages within large projects.

- Supports the project contracts teams to develop the lessons learned document at the end of each project

- Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School diploma or GED and sixteen (16) years of experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering; OR

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering and twelve (12) years of experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering

- At least seven (7) years of supervisory experience

- Experience managing E, C, EP, EPC, EPCM and CM contracts from negotiation through close out for large mining, oil and gas or industrial projects.

- Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.

Bilingual in English and Spanish – written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience managing teams Contract Management professionals

- Experience in capital mega-projects of > $1B.

- Leadership, team building and delegation abilities.

- Superior analytical thinking and decision-making skills.

- Ability to work on a deadline driven environment with multiple tasks required to be developed simultaneously.

- Knowledge and ability to write and understand contracts language.

- Excellent verbal and written communication.

Proven negotiation skills.

Criteria/Conditions:

- Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment.

- Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $126,500-$177,000 . This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional incentive compensation considerations based on company and individual performance. Additionally, this position is currently eligible for annual long-term incentive consideration. Long-term incentives are contingent upon authorized approval under the terms and conditions of the Company's plan and award agreements. More details will be shared during the hiring process. .

- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits

- Company-paid life and disability insurance

- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match

- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave

- Tuition Assistance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet

- Internal progression opportunities

What We Require

Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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