Contract Management

3 semanas atrás

Sao Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

Overview

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. We are responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.

Within CO+I, the Global Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. Furthermore, we support the Operations team that manages and runs the cloud assets. We are looking to fill a critical role of Construction Contracts Administrator on our Supply Chain Execution team to lead a program of build projects in Cheyenne, WY.

As a Construction Contracts Administrator , you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of contracts related to site operations and construction projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, legal experts, and external stakeholders to manage contractual agreements, mitigate risks, and drive compliance at the job site. Your attention to detail, negotiation skills, and ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes will be essential for this role. Candidate will be required to work predominantly in the site construction offices as part of the cross functional delivery team. Located in Hortolandia/Campinas, SP, Brazil . Occasionally, travel may be required (0 - 25%).

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field and 5+ Years Experience in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations Proven experience in contract management, preferably in construction, real estate, or infrastructure projects. Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and English Candidate will be required to work predominantly in the site construction offices as part of the cross functional delivery team. Located in Hortolandia/Campinas, SP, Brazil.

Preferred Requirements

Hyperscale data center or large building construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation. Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously. Proficiency in contract management software and tools.

Other Optional Additions

Behavioral Attributes: 

Can create clarity, generate energy, and deliver success; always be planning for the future. Have high integrity – must be ethical and strong value-based individual focused on fairness and maintaining confidentiality. Bring high energy – a drive to achieve results in midst of ambiguity and a matrix organization. Be a high performer – be able to fit the Microsoft “culture” by effectively multi-tasking and managing priorities; have a “sense of urgency” regarding issue resolution. Understand the importance of relationships inside the company and with our supply chain partners.

Compliance:

Ensures adherence to policy, educates stakeholders and suppliers on policy compliance, and manages the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues. Identifies opportunities to adapt policy as needed to mitigate risk and better enable suppliers to meet business requirements. Ensures consistency, timeliness, quality, and accuracy of deliverables, and ensures Procurement stakeholders are aware of Service Level Agreement (SLA) and/or defined milestones and deliverables terms. Communicates delay to Procurement stakeholders, and independently proposes and executes contingency measures.

Other Requirements 

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years thereafter. 

Responsibilities

Procurement and Contracts

Project Procurement: Conduct sourcing activities for General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost Management, Project Management, and other various professional services. Execute sourcing plans to ensure delivery of approved contract strategies and project objectives, on time and within budget. Develop suitable negotiation strategies for the scope. Contribute to supplier evaluation and prepare contract award proposals. Writing of project contracts on Microsoft contract templates. Contract Review and Compliance:  Understanding of the contract terms and conditions and ensuring compliance from relevant parties.  Executes procurement contracting strategies for data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services.  Execute project closeout requirements.  Change Order Management:  Assist in Change Order negotiations with input from key stakeholders. Monitor and mitigate the impact of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly.  Attend change management meetings and report on open change orders as applicable.  Assist as the commercial Subject Matter Expert and advise appropriate justification for all change orders. OFCI Management & Quality Assurance:  Help facilitate equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and appropriate sign offs.  Address quality-related issues as they arise and report as appropriate. Partner with Labor Planning team on Field Service Representative (FSR) constraints during Cx (Commissioning). Ensure GC schedules are coordinated with Vendor Labor constraints. Coordination & Communication: Assumes all post-award contract administration responsibilities with GC, OFCI vendors, AE, Cx, etc.  Own commercial decision making on all post-award activities through collaborating and influencing project stakeholders. Risk Management:  Identify potential challenges related to the project/contract and develop strategies to mitigate the risk and maintain compliance.  Documentation Management and Reporting:  Contribute to regular status reports on issues, risks and mitigations for leadership. Prepare contractual notices as appropriate using language from terms & conditions. Payment Processing:  Address and resolve any payment disputes submitted by suppliers. Negotiation:  Help facilitate and engage as needed in negotiations with contractors and other parties to resolve disputes with regular updates to the client team. Subcontractor Procurement: Monitor the GC’s open-book procurement of trade subcontractors in two-stage contract price models. Collaborate cross-functionally with project stakeholders to review and the GC’s subcontractor procurement deliverables and final recommendation of subcontractor award for each trade package.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Drives business engagement and partnership with cross-functional teams including Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Management, Engineering, Quality, Construction and Project Managers. Drives commercial compliance and problem resolution with General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers. Actively partners with suppliers to identify and drive continuous improvement and risk management opportunities by evaluating procedural, operational, and/or environmental factors, analyzing root causes of issues, sharing insights with key stakeholders, and influencing the adoption of needed improvements. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.Industry leading healthcareEducational resourcesDiscounts on products and servicesSavings and investmentsMaternity and paternity leaveGenerous time awayGiving programsOpportunities to network and connect

  • Risk & Contract Management

    3 semanas atrás

    São Paulo, Brasil Vestas Tempo inteiro

    Responsibilities: Overall contracts administration activities ( contracts deconstruct, contract kick-off meeting, routine notices, claims, variation orders and amendments, liaison with stakeholders)​ Advisory role (counselling to project team, assessment of rights, obligations, risk and disputes, highlight major commercial and contractual risks,...

  • Risk & Contract Management

    Há 1 mês

    São Paulo, Brasil Vestas Tempo inteiro

    Responsibilities: Overall contracts administration activities ( contracts deconstruct, contract kick-off meeting, routine notices, claims, variation orders and amendments, liaison with stakeholders)​ Advisory role (counselling to project team, assessment of rights, obligations, risk and disputes, highlight major commercial and contractual risks,...

  • Lead Specialist

    2 meses atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil GE Renewable Energy Tempo inteiro

    **Job Description Summary**: Lawyers and non-lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management, external customer sales of products and services, government contracting. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how...

  • Project Contract Manager

    2 meses atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil ALSTOM Tempo inteiro

    Req ID:443044 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...

  • Project Contract Manager

    2 meses atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil ALSTOM Tempo inteiro

    Req ID:449580 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...

  • Project Contract Manager

    3 semanas atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil ALSTOM Tempo inteiro

    Req ID:449580 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...

  • Contracts Management Lead

    3 semanas atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can...

  • Martech Contract Vendor Management

    Há 5 dias

    Sao Paulo, Brasil IBM Tempo inteiro

    Introduction At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our...

  • Contract Manager

    2 semanas atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil Nordex SE Tempo inteiro

    **ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP**: The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 43 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National...

  • Contract Management

    4 semanas atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

    Overview Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where...

  • Contract Management

    3 semanas atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

    Overview Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where...

  • Martech Contract Vendor Management

    Há 5 dias

    São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil IBM Tempo inteiro

    IntroductionAt IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team's overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients...

  • Contract and Claims Manager

    2 meses atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil ABB Tempo inteiro

    **Contract and Claims Manager**: **Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are...

  • Contracts Management Lead

    3 semanas atrás

    São Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

    Overview Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where...

  • Contracts Management Lead

    3 semanas atrás

    São Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

    Overview Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where...

  • Contracts Management Lead

    4 semanas atrás

    São Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

    Overview Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where...

  • Contracts Management Lead

    4 semanas atrás

    São Paulo, Brasil Microsoft Tempo inteiro

    Overview Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where...

  • Project Contract Manager

    Há 5 dias

    São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil ALSTOM Tempo inteiro

    Req ID:443044Leading 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....

  • Contracts and Procurement Specialist

    1 semana atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil Turner & Townsend Tempo inteiro

    **Company Description** At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 125 offices...

  • Trial Contracts Senior

    1 semana atrás

    Sao Paulo, Brasil Thermo Fisher Scientific Tempo inteiro

    This position will be imbedded with a client providing Contracts Manager services. As a Contracts Manager, you will serve as a regional lead in managing the preparation, negotiation and finalization of contract templates, process, and negotiation parameters (including, contractual terms and conditions, and ancillary documents), and oversight of associated...