Construction Manager

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Contract Manager to support natural gas, pipeline, utility, and heavy industrial construction projects. This role will oversee construction contract management activities, including change order reviews, contract negotiations, claims management, commercial analysis, and contract documentation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction contracts, cost analysis, and CPM scheduling, along with the ability to evaluate scope changes, assess financial and schedule impacts, and work closely with project managers, engineers, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Pay rate: $65-70/hr (The pay rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Position: Construction Contracts Manager

Work Location: Melville, NY/Syracuse/Utica, NY (Hybrid - 3 Days/week)

Contract Duration: 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and negotiate construction change orders with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Analyze contract terms, construction drawings, and engineering specifications to quantify scope changes and assess associated costs.
• Evaluate the commercial and schedule impacts of proposed changes, including construction delays and CPM schedule implications.
• Draft, review, and manage contract amendments, bid documentation, and other commercial contract deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, applicable legal requirements, and relevant industry regulations.
• Manage construction claims, disputes, and requests for additional compensation or schedule extensions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and project controls to align contractual requirements with project execution.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, change orders, correspondence, claims, and project documentation.
• Support commercial negotiations and provide guidance to project teams on contract interpretation and risk management.
• Manage multiple contractual activities while meeting project deadlines and business requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in construction contract management, preferably within natural gas, pipeline, LNG, utility, or heavy industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, commercial terms, contract administration, and change order management.
• Ability to quantify construction contract changes using drawing take-offs, engineering specifications, and contract requirements.
• Strong understanding of Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and construction delay analysis.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating construction claims, contract amendments, and change orders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, and familiarity with contract management software.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and contribute with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale construction projects valued between $10 million and $100 million.
• Background in natural gas infrastructure, pipeline construction, LNG facilities, utilities, or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience with construction cost analysis, commercial evaluations, and bid event documentation.
• Familiarity with construction project controls, contractor management, and schedule impact assessments.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance