Contracts Lead

Requisition ID: 290688

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
• Work Location: Santiago

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Mining and Metals:

Increasing production of critical minerals provides key components of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to batteries. This shift to clean energy—and the need for commodities—is critical to underpinning the energy transition. At Bechtel, our teams extract these vital resources to support net zero in a way which is more sustainable than ever before.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will participate in subcontract formation and/or administration. Subcontract formation includes leading preparation and review of bid request packages and developing project contracts operating procedures. Subcontract administration includes continual progress review, forecasting, and communication of difficulties. Your work will ensure subcontract compliance with project requirements.

Major Responsibilities:

• Managing assigned subcontracts maintaining a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.
• Coordinating with designated staff on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, subcontract performance, subcontract management and other major matters.
• Managing complex contract changes by negotiating with customer personnel and obtaining settlement.
• Representing Bechtel in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.
• Leading preparation of bid request packages, addenda, and other bid cycle correspondence to ensure proper format, content and project requirements are met.
• Reviewing bid tabulations for accuracy, bidder recommendation, completeness, and approves selection of suppliers within delegated approval authority.
• Reviewing and recommends bid selections that require higher approval authority.
• Executing commitments within delegated signing authority.
• Developing, monitoring, and maintaining project master contracts forms, including legal and commercial terms and conditions to be included in the project contracts documents.
• Directing negotiations and preparing proposed negotiating plan in the commitment and resolution of commercial conditions of contracts when such action is agreed as necessary by the designated supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree related to the position, and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to establish and implement subcontract formation, administration, delivery, and quality programs, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks, commercial terms, and financial considerations in subcontracting and procurement.
• Knowledge of risk and insurance provisions, claim preparation, and resolution strategies in coordination with legal and claims teams.
• Expertise in supplier and contract negotiations, scenario planning, and contingency strategies for risk mitigation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior staff, and coordinate with engineering, construction, project controls, and finance.
• Clear and effective communication with internal teams and external partners, including report distribution and stakeholder engagement, considering customer-based leadership.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Unifier, EBS) and digital tools for procurement and subcontract management and MS Office applications.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to

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