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These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.\nKBR is seeking an experienced Manager, Contracts and Commercial to lead subcontracting, procurement, and project commercial management activities supporting a major pharmaceutical capital project. This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for subcontract formation, administration, supplier qualification, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, award, and closeout activities throughout the project lifecycle. The Manager, Contracts and Commercial serves as a key member of the project leadership team, driving commercial performance while identifying, evaluating, and mitigating project and contractual risks to support safe, compliant, and successful project execution.\nFunctional Job Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To:\nLead subcontract formation, administration, and closeout activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nOversee supplier and subcontractor qualification, solicitation, evaluation, performance assessments, and contract award activities.\nLead commercial and contractual negotiations to secure favorable terms and mitigate project and business risks.\nMonitor project financial performance, commercial commitments, subcontract liabilities, and contractual obligations.\nCollaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Compliance, and Insurance teams to support project execution and commercial objectives.\nIdentify, assess, and manage subcontract and commercial risks, including claims avoidance, change management, and dispute resolution activities.\nDevelop and implement commercial management strategies that support project objectives, contractual compliance, and financial performance.\nEstablish and maintain effective commercial governance, reporting, and contract administration processes.\nLead contract interpretation and administration activities to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company policies.\nEvaluate subcontractor performance and contractual compliance throughout project execution.\nSupport project forecasting, budgeting, commitments management, and financial reporting activities.\nReview and manage commercial correspondence, contract modifications, change orders, and claims documentation.\nCoordinate commercial interfaces between project teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients.\nSupport project controls, estimating, scheduling, and finance functions to ensure commercial alignment and integration.\nIdentify opportunities to improve commercial outcomes, reduce risk exposure, and enhance project profitability.\nResolve complex contractual and commercial issues that may impact project objectives.\nProvide leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development for subcontracts and commercial personnel.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to subcontracting, contract management, commercial governance, and procurement processes.\nPrepare and present commercial performance updates, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to project leadership and governance teams.\nServe as the primary commercial advisor to project leadership regarding contractual obligations, commercial risk, and subcontract management matters. \nRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.\nMinimum 15 years of experience in procurement, contracts, subcontract administration, supply chain management, commercial management, or related project services functions, including support of complex capital projects.\nDemonstrated experience managing complex subcontracting activities, commercial risk, and contract administration within large industrial, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or capital project environments.\nStrong knowledge of subcontract formation, contract administration, supplier management, commercial negotiations, claims management, and procurement practices.\nProven leadership experience managing teams, delivering functional objectives, and supporting project commercial performance.\nStrong communication, analytical, organizational, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.\nAbility to effectively manage multiple priorities and coordinate across diverse project stakeholders. \nPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:\nExperience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, energy, chemical, industrial, or EPC project environments.\nKnowledge of commercial contracting principles, project finance, insurance requirements, estimating practices, claims management, and dispute resolution.\nExperience with ERP systems, procurement software, and contract lifecycle management tools.\nProfessional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, CPCM, PMP, or equivalent procurement and contract management credentials.\nExperience serving as a Commercial Lead or Commercial Manager on major capital projects with responsibility for commercial risk management, project controls integration, finance coordination, and contract compliance.\nExperience supporting large-scale capital projects in a regulated environment.\nDemonstrated experience developing and implementing commercial governance programs and commercial best practices. \nDecarbonization - Energy Transition - Sustainability\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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