Federal Contract Manager

The Federal Contract Manager will provide accurate and timely commercial and compliance advice for AECON, consistent with their education, training, and experience. The role involves active engagement in front-end strategic assessment of bids and proposals, developing customer engagement strategies, and negotiating directly with customers and industry peers.

What You Will Do

The Federal Contract Manager will handle all contracts duties, lead coordination of payment issues, and assist project staff with the interpretation and practical application of contract documents. They will also assist in the formation and administration of contracts with Subcontractors and act as the point of contact to Client for contractual matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 10 years' experience with a large federal services contractor in the industrial engineering, nuclear or construction industries, a Bachelor's degree, and strong interpersonal and analytical skills. They will also have experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, knowledge of project operations and policies, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 10 years' experience with a large federal services contractor in the industrial engineering, nuclear or construction industries
• Bachelor's degree
• Prefer J.D., M.B.A., or other graduate degree
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong work ethic and robust organizational skills
• Experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in corporate setting
• Knowledge of project operations, policies, procedures, and strategic direction
• Understanding of project planning, scheduling and management
• Experience dealing with labor obligations and their impact on the Project
• Ability to grasp technical and commercial issues, understand how they fit within the contractual context, and develop appropriate written positions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proactive, critical thinker
• Exceptional planning & time management skills
• Exceptional decision-making ability and negotiation skills
• Exceptional knowledge of FAR, DFAR, DEAR
• Experience with CMMC and Unclassified Controlled Information (CUI) requirements, inclusive of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI)
• General knowledge of applicable law and regulations

Benefits

• Services and benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leadership Programs
• Aecon University
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick leave
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan