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Contract & Commercial Manager Date: Mar 9, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Company Black & Veatch Family of Companies Black & Veatch Corporation Opportunity As the Contract and Commercial Manager, you will have the opportunity to: Identify, track and manage contract changes to minimize potential cost and schedule impacts for complex projects (greater than $50 million) and (sub)contracts as warranted Provide contract claims support for Construction Management and EPC projects on large multiple/complex claims. Team Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible. Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services. Key Responsibilities Compile contract revisions or change orders for execution. Interface with the field staff to identify back-chargeable events and quantify the costs. Review documentation of back-chargeable costs to suppliers and construction Subcontractors. Monitor pursuit of back charges for collection from suppliers and construction Subcontractors. Monitor contract correspondence to ensure timely notification to construction Subcontractors and suppliers of back-chargeable events or other contractual issues. Maintain appropriate logs, records, and other documentation. Coordinate with the design office as necessary to commercially administrate the prime contract. Review invoices for supply contracts (backcharges, TA time) and subcontracts (RFMP’s, WA’s and Change Orders). Train others within the project team on the change management process. Provide input to policy and procedure review and development process. Provide strategic guidance to internal project management. Assist in developing and implementing corporate claim management processes and procedures. Manage contract claims and risk issues related to prime agreements and/or subcontract agreements. Expedite swift claims resolution with clients and subcontractors. Manage claims with clients. Identify and implement claims processes and procedures on projects through administration of the prime contract. Assist projects during the negotiation stage by providing advice on claims avoidance. Review equipment and subcontractor agreements prior to commitment and provide advice on potential claim issues. Manage project specific claims letter templates. Provide input to corporate claim letter templates. Conduct necessary research and acquire supporting documentation to substantiate claims to clients or subcontractors. Assess prime agreement risk profile and communicate to the project team at project inception. This includes, but is not limited to, notice requirements, statutory requirements, project specific definitions such as Force Majeure and dispute resolution. Develop a project specific claims summary report during project closeout to support lessons learned and continuous improvement. Act as a consultant to advise on claims and disputes with subcontractors. Update and report progress on claims electronically in a corporate database. Train, develop and mentor others on their duties and accountabilities. Occasional training of other functional roles on claims management. Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Minimum Qualifications All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Preferred Qualifications BA or BS degree in Pre-Law (preferred), Supply Chain/Purchasing, Business, Technical / Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree. Preferred seven (7) years relevant experience. Proficient Analytics - Creation and Interpretation Strong Attention to Detail Strong Communication - Written and Oral Strong Computer - Database and MS Office Advanced Contract Comprehension Strong Data Entry Proficient Mathematics Strong Organizing Data Basic Presentation Skills Strong Problem Solving Basic Project Process Management Work Environment/Physical Demands Typical home office or field office environment. Typical construction site environment. Domestic or international short or long-term field assignments/projects may be required. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Salary Plan CML: Commercial Job Grade 018 Accessibility Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership. By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. 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