Senior Contract Manager

About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in. Description Hitachi Rail is seeking a seasoned Senior Contract Manager to spearhead high-profile rolling stock projects across North America. The successful candidate will manage and drive the contract and commercial management aspects of Hitachi Rail Vehicle manufacturing and delivery contracts in the USA and Canada. The position will be based in Hagerstown, MD. Accountabilities The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Ensure the identification of opportunities to minimize contract risk and plan commercial risk mitigation strategies. * Ensure the provision of the needed information related to the following areas: * Definition of Contract Management processes, procedures, guidelines, forms and templates. * Provide commercial assessment of terms and conditions, risks, and assumptions during Bid Phase. * Monitor, support, and report on all customer, JV/Partner, and sub-contractor contract-related commercial impacts and risks, to or from Hitachi Rail (For example - placing customer on notice for delays/impacts, contract changes/credits, or defending against assertions/claims.)/ * Develop, implement and ensure compliance of appropriate strategic commercial approach, based on contract type. * Develop and implement contract management infrastructure (i.e. maintenance of contractual records and documentation, contract correspondence, contractual changes, status reports, tools, etc.) * Monitor schedule impacts to baseline schedule, in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Planner. * Monitor project contracts to ensure compliance until completion. * Claims preparation support and disputes handling in accordance with the contract provisions. * Support the Project Manager with proper negotiation and management of variation orders in order to maximize returns. * Support BU in Client business conditions monitoring, by recommending adjustments to commercial strategies and targets contract close-out, extension or renewal. * Commercial and contractual management of subcontractors after subcontract award. Serve as the point of contact for subcontractors on contractual matters. Act as contractual "middleman" between company employees and contractors, ensuring timely review and approval / reconciliation of variations and claims. * Maintain contractual records and documentations and ensuring procedures are in place for control of all contract correspondence, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for all assigned projects. Conduct periodic audits/reviews of same. * Drafting and/or reviewing key project correspondence regarding commercial content. * Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with company policies. As appropriate, contribute to or influence company policies. * Identify and manage project commercial and contracting risks and coordinate mitigation measures and contractual insurance requirements. * Prepare contract/commercial risk assessments and deliver contract briefings to project teams as required. * Handle on-going issue and change management to maximize early identification and settlement and minimize claims and disputes. * Work with Supply Chain to monitor transaction compliance (milestones, deliverable, invoicing etc.) * Oversee 3rd-party Service Level Agreement compliance * Management of contractual claims for time and money, both Incoming and Outgoing with both Customers and Subcontractors. * Ensure schedule reporting content matches contractual requirements and supports claimed contractual entitlements. * Provide on-demand contractual clarifications / position statements to project team members as required Required Skills & Experience * Tertiary qualifications in engineering discipline such as Electrical, Mechanical or Civil; or * Tertiary qualification in Construction Management; or * Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, preferably RICS qualified * 5-10 years of expertise in contract and/or commercial management in railcar manufacturing (or a closely related field). Desired Skills & Experience * Post graduate qualifications in business law, contract law, or commercial law. * 5-10 years of experience in the railway/infrastructure/construction industry some of which was in senior contract & commercial roles in complex technical or engineering-based organization. * 3-5 years of experience of managing medium to large-scale design/build or EPC projects In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions. The salary range for this position is $111,280 to $166,920 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate's experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location. 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Created: 2025-01-24