Overview
Requisition ID: 297909
- Location: Various work locations USA, Los Angeles, CA
- Telework: Full-Time Telework
- Relocation: None
- Salary Range: 161,874 - 219,006 annually (final salary offered is determined by education, experience, and qualifications)
This role supports a heavy rail project in Southern California within a multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering innovative, sustainable, long-term mobility solutions to enhance connectivity and support regional growth.
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute a market engagement strategy.
- Lead development of contract formation and packaging strategies.
- Direct preparation of RFTs, bid packages, evaluation criteria, and contract documents.
- Lead bidder communications, clarification processes, and commercial evaluations.
- Prepare and present award recommendations to project and stakeholder leadership.
- Lead negotiations for complex, high-risk, or high-value contracts.
- Facilitate key commercial workshops and pre-award meetings.
- Provide commercial oversight and guidance for major contract packages.
- Lead resolution of significant contractual disputes, claims, and contract changes.
- Advise project leadership on commercial risk and contractual strategy.
- Interface with legal counsel and senior management on complex contractual matters.
- Ensure consistent application of contract terms, governance requirements, and best practices.
- Mentor and provide guidance to other contract professionals.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent).
- Experience:
- 13-15 years of relevant experience, or
- 17-19 years of relevant work experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Recognized subject matter expert in contract formation and commercial management.
- Extensive experience negotiating complex design, construction, services, and equipment contracts.
- Advanced knowledge of EPC contracting strategies, risk allocation, and commercial negotiations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence project outcomes and advise senior stakeholders.
- Extensive knowledge of contract management and negotiations gained through education or experience.
- Knowledge of when to engage and how to work effectively with legal counsel.
- Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, and organizational policies, procedures, and work practices.
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, across all levels.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Optional disability and supplemental insurance options
- Generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period)
- Nine paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
Location
- Various work locations USA, Los Angeles, CA
- Full-Time Telework
- Relocation Authorized: None
Equal Opportunity
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 request accommodations.