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Bechtel Corporation Contract Administrator in San Jose, California

Requisition ID: 275910

  • Relocation Authorized: National - Family

  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

  • Work Location: San Jose, CA

  • Salary Range: $105,060 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our values ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our commitments integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview:

Bechtel has been appointed by The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to provide Construction Management Services for Phase II (BSVII) of The BART Silicon Valley Program. The Program further extends the BART system from the Berryessa Station in north San Jose, through downtown San Jose, and continuing to Santa Clara University.

This landmark project is a six mile, four-station extension, linking the Phase I terminus at the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station to the Santa Clara Station in the City of Santa Clara. BSVII is planned to include a 54-foot single-bore tunnel, three underground stations, one at-grade station and a maintenance facility.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the Division of Responsibilities Matrix which records the Project’s agreed assignment of various contract management tasks and the standard work process procedures applicable to Contract Administration.

  • Supports commercial administration of assigned contracts, helping to maintain a continual review of progress and providing management with information regarding projected financial or technical difficulties.

  • Coordinates with designated staff and manager on operational activities affecting contractual rights and obligations, contract performance, contract administration and other major matters.

  • Administers moderately complex contract changes by negotiating with contractor and customer personnel and obtaining settlement.

  • May represent customer in contractual discussions of moderate complexity.

  • Administers information programs to ensure mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions.

  • Supports preparation of periodic status reports for management.

Qualifications and Skills

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or other industry related field along with 10+ years of experience OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 15+ years relevant work experience is required.

Additional Qualifications

  • Knowledge of procurement and contracting regulations, policies and practices required. Working knowledge of U.S. federally funded contracting requirements preferred.

  • Specialized courses or experience in pricing, contract law, negotiations, and accounting.

  • Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices and policies, procedures, and work practices.

  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

  • Experience in administering different contract types, fee arrangements and contract terms.

  • Experience in developing and recommending potential solutions to contractual problems to management.

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At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with 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, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components.

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through five global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals; and Manufacturing & Technology. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

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Bechtel is an 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.

Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites/facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.

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