Title:  Manager Contracts - Large Capital Projects

What You Will Do

Leads and oversees all contracting activities for assigned large capital projects (typically exceeding $1B USD in capital expenditure) from early project conception through execution and closeout. Provides strategic leadership for contracting planning and pre-award activities, including development of contracting strategies, management of competitive bidding processes, evaluation and award of complex, multi-million-dollar contracts. Directs and manages the contracts team responsible for post-award contract administration in the field, ensuring effective execution, compliance, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

• Provide strategic oversight of all project contracts by leading comprehensive analysis of commercial terms, conditions, scope of work, and technical interfaces to identify delivery risks, misalignments, and contractual exposures. Advise Project Managers and senior leadership on risk mitigation strategies, direct corrective actions, and ensure timely implementation of remedial measures to protect project objectives.
• Provide executive‑level analysis and oversight of contract commitments, commercial exposure, and payment status, advising the Project Manager and supporting Project Controls in maintaining accurate cost forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls for the project.
• Lead contractor performance reporting and commercial oversight, providing subject‑matter expertise and strategic guidance to the Project Management team on contractor performance, contractual remedies, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Project Managers and Project Procurement Managers to shape and govern contracting inputs to project development plans, requisitions, contracting strategies, and payment systems, ensuring full alignment with corporate policies, delegated authorities, and enterprise business practices.
• Lead the commercial strategy and execution of contract services, working with project leadership and external contractors to structure, negotiate, and finalize commercial terms that optimize value, allocate risk appropriately, and support schedule certainty on large, complex capital projects.
• Direct the contract claims and change management strategy by establishing processes to identify emerging claims, assess entitlement and impact, and lead timely resolution under contractual change provisions. Determine when to engage internal or external legal and claims expertise to protect company interests.
• Establish and govern contract compliance frameworks by developing and overseeing mechanisms to monitor adherence to contractual obligations, performance requirements, and commercial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide functional leadership and governance oversight for a large, multi‑discipline contracts organization—including multiple Contracts Managers and Contract Administrators—supporting contract administration across multiple, complex contract packages. Ensure consistent application of corporate standards, technical excellence, and disciplined contract management. Proactively identify owner‑driven actions or inactions that may result in constructive changes and direct resolution strategies to mitigate commercial exposure.
• Serve as the senior contracts interface with Construction, Engineering, Project Controls, Procurement, Legal, Project Management, and Risk Management, facilitating cross‑functional alignment and resolving commercial issues that impact project delivery, cost, or schedule.
• Oversee contract insurance strategy and implementation, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements and conducting risk assessments for proposed changes. Manage residual risk through contracting strategy, monitoring, and reporting to project and functional leadership.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED and sixteen (16) years 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 experience in Supply Chain or the related fields of Business, Accounting, or Engineering
• AND At least seven (7) years of supervisory experience