Contracts & Claims Manager at Schiavone;ScanScape in New York, New York

Job Description:

Description



Principle/Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review Contract Documents, Project Plans, Requirements, and Specifications to support Entitlement in the preparation of the Change order and Claims;


• Prepare large Change Order Requests;


• Prepare Claims in Accordance with the Contract Dispute Process;


• Prepare Letters, Position Papers and other relevant documents required during the different disputes;


• Work with the Project Team to collect all the relevant documents;


• Review and Understand all Contract Documents and Assess Project Risks;


• Participate in the Strategic Assessment of Potential Claims;


• Make Recommendations to Management regarding Contractual Issues including change orders and claims submissions.

*Other Duties as Assigned and/or Requested



Qualifications:

• 
  REQUIRED:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture


• A Minimum of 15 years Construction Experience


• A Minimum of 5 years of Construction Experience involving Large Disputes


• A Minimum of 10 years' Experience in a Senior Level Role for Major Heavy Civil Projects


• A Minimum of 10 years' Experience working for a General Contractor


• Public Works Sector Experience Required (Private Sector is a Plus)


• Previous Experience in DBR's and Arbitration hearings


• Previous Experience Working with Claims to a Major Public Agency


• Previous Experience Working in Heavy Civil Projects in excess of $100M

Preferred:

• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects


• Recent experience with a large civil/highway/bridge project (+$250M)


• Recent experience with JV is a plus


• Advanced Computer skills with MS Office, Primavera P6


• Extensive knowledge of Construction Costs and Engineering Principles


• Well organized, flexible, detail-oriented and multi-tasked


• Prioritize Workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands


• Effective Presentation Skills


• Ability to Work Effectively with a Cross Skill Set/Teams

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