Why Soben?
We’re an award-winning construction consultancy with huge ambitions to put ourselves firmly on the map. We’ve come a long way since operations commenced in 2011 but now is the time to step on the gas and realize our true potential.
It is a hugely exciting time to join our business and we have some amazing times ahead of us. We’re targeting to have 1000 people globally by 2030 to support our expansion plans in current locations as well as additional territories.
If you want to play an integral part in achieving our ambitious plans for growth and delivering an exceptional consultancy service for our clients in the LATAM & NA region, whilst progressing your own career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Role Description
We are looking for a Contracts Manager to build and maintain relationships with vendors, clients, and other business connections. Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence. Present contract information to relevant parties, such as stakeholders.
Provide Contract administration, review of contract terms and conditions, Paralegal type work, and work with either construction or heavy equipment such as generators or air handling units procurement.
Assistance with Procurement Managers to prepare and maintain project procurement plan.
Draft and present Single Source Justifications Forms.
Draft and present the preparation of Scope of Work documents.
Preparation and presentation of detailed OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) buyer/expediting duties with coordination between the multiple category teams.
Preparation and presentation of Negotiation Plans and conduct or participation in negotiations.
Presentation and Manage the RFx process, including commercial evaluations and pre-bid meetings.
Draft and process change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
When appropriate, implement new contract process controls.
Presentation and Communication with the home office on a regular basis regarding procurement matters.
Preparation and presentation of accurate reports for the project team, stakeholders, and clients.
Present, identify, and continually propose industry standards/improve processes.
Provide commercial price analysis, modeling, purchase-price cost analysis, and identify competitive benchmarks.
Additional duties as assigned
Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract administration and all supply chain activities.
Experience with EPCM/EPC/GMP, large-scale or Mission Critical Construction in a consulting engineering capacity (Energy/electrical projects preferred).
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction knowledge.
Strong skills with the suite of Microsoft Office products.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
Proven experience and good relationship working with the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal in English and Spanish.
Organized and detail-oriented.