Senior Prime Contracts Specialist

About the Role

Join Bechtel as a Senior Prime Contracts Professional in Warsaw and play a pivotal role in one of the most significant nuclear energy projects in Europe. You will support the administration and management of the prime contract agreement for the groundbreaking AP1000 nuclear power reactors project in Poland, partnering with Westinghouse Electric Company to deliver Poland's first modern nuclear power facility. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to Poland's energy independence while building a sustainable nuclear energy future for generations to come.

As part of Bechtel's extraordinary teams that have completed over 25,000 projects across 160 countries since 1898, you will work on a project that will create jobs, strengthen Poland's energy infrastructure, and contribute to a cleaner, safer world. This role reports operationally to the Prime Contracts Manager and functionally to the Global Business Unit Manager of Prime Contracts.

Key Responsibilities
Prime Contract Administration:

• Administer cost reimbursable and lump sum/fixed price contracts to support the Prime Contracts Manager and Project Director in managing medium risk, medium to high technical and commercial complexity projects
• Identify and establish contract baseline including terms and conditions, specifications, drawings, estimates, proposals, schedules, and all incorporated contract documents
• Develop and maintain comprehensive prime contract management processes, procedures, tools, and training programs as outlined in the Prime Contract Management Manual

Contract Management and Risk Mitigation:

• Create and maintain Prime Contract Management Responsibilities Matrix, Action/Notice Lists, Liability Containment Plans, and Flowdown Matrix to identify specific contract actions and obligations
• Establish and maintain records and systems required by customers and partners in Joint Association arrangements
• Develop specialized materials and systems to manage key issues and bespoke contract requirements, including incentive/Key Performance Indicator regimes, bonus structures, and penalty provisions
• Prepare detailed analysis of prime contract general terms and conditions to identify potential risks, ambiguities, omissions, and conflicts

Change Management and Claims:

• Establish comprehensive Project Prime Contract Change Management Procedures incorporating the Pending Item Program
• Provide methodology to identify changes, quantify additional time and compensation due per contract terms, define approval requirements, and communicate changes to customers
• Prepare and negotiate change orders as directed by project leadership
• Develop programs to identify, prepare, and negotiate claims in coordination with the Claims Group and Legal Department

Project Coordination and Compliance:

• Participate actively in project-related meetings and work closely with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Controls teams
• Review project financial data to ensure awareness of all activities affecting the prime contract
• Identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, schedule relief, and claim avoidance
• Ensure strict compliance with prime contract terms and conditions and recommend actions to protect company interests
• Coordinate timely development and responses to project correspondence with the project team

Insurance and Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence to contract insurance provisions and coordinate requirements with responsible organizations and Corporate Risk Management personnel
• Work collaboratively with Risk Management organization on occurrences that may be covered by customer or company-provided insurance
• Coordinate handling of prime contract closeout requirements

Training and Development:

• Contribute to development and delivery of ongoing training programs addressing prime contract management principles and claims identification
• May perform similar duties on retrospective basis while assigned to the Claims Group

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in construction management, business, legal studies, cost engineering, finance, procurement, or related field
• 10-13 years of relevant professional experience in contract management within the construction or engineering industry

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Must be authorized to live and work in Poland without sponsorship requirements
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Polish languages
• Extensive knowledge of managing customer/prime contracts with similar commercial terms and incentivization models
• Deep understanding of EPC Contractor arrangements, Cost Reimbursable contracts, and Target Cost/Schedule and Performance Guarantees
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in contract administration software and project management tools
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of nuclear industry regulations and compliance requirements preferred

Total Rewards and Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support our employees' professional and personal well-being:

Health and Wellness:

• Comprehensive medical insurance including national medical service with hospitalization coverage and international travel insurance
• Group life insurance