Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide
The Project Contract Manager (PrCM) is a key member of the project team, working in close collaboration with the Commercial Manager and core project team. They provide guidance and leadership to develop, implement, and drive contract/claim management and risk mitigation strategies in accordance with Alstom's business objectives; including extensions of time (EoTs), variations orders, contract amendments. They ensures proper record keeping and file preparation in support of robust claim files.
Key accountabilities
- Ensures application of Contract, Claims and Insurance Management Manual (CCIM) and Alstom governance.
- Carefully analyzes the contract to build and drive implementation of Contract/Claim Management Strategy Plan.
- Ensures elaboration of the CDRL by the Project Team members is launched in time, is accurately communicated, and updated.
- Monitors Works toward contract obligations, including monitoring of project schedule toward achieving contractual milestones.
- Ensures timely issuance of contractual notices to customers/partners.
- Establishes and implement project specific commercial procedures, particularly regarding correspondences, notifications, insurance, variation requests/orders and claims preparation files.
- Monitors/manages correspondence by analyzing (for and with Commercial Manager) incoming and outgoing correspondence to customers/partners.
- Carefully monitors, records, and notifies customer/partners regarding claims/counterclaims and prepares and manages all elements and supporting documentation for claims/counterclaims negotiations.
- Monitors customer/partner requests for variations / change orders / extensions of time. Provides follow-up, as necessary, to drive to transactional closure, including updates to the VO/VR/Delay registers, preparation of commercial offer, and prepares associated contractual letters for CD/PM approval.
- Provides creative advice on specific issues, risks, and contractual/claims activities, taking into account the contract and business objectives.
- Reports on contract management and claims activities to the project, and Legal, and Contract Management teams.
- Anticipates events and risks associated with the contract management activities; proposes various counter-strategies and commercial solutions to keep the situation under control.
- Must be able to travel up to 20% to 30% of the time.
Performance measurements:
- Specific claim recovery target achievement;
- Defining and implementing best practices in contract/claim management
Is this the right role for you?
- Minimum 2 years legal experience with claims handling or dispute resolution at a law firm or as in-house counsel in a similar industry
- Strong document and file management organizational skills and experience
- Ability to develop creative solutions to new problems
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment
- Experience within an infrastructure company preferred
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday