Risk & Contracts Specialist
ABB
Risk & Contracts Specialist
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
Local Division Controller
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will leading the provision of contract management services to the Local Business Unit / Product Group or Country, ensuring all contract management activities are executed in accordance with Group/Division/Business Unit directives and instructions including Company procedures and the Contract Management Framework for Process Automation, Energy Industries business. The work model for the role is Hybrid. #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX. You will be mainly accountable for: • Risk Management: Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks throughout contract management/ implementation activities; Develop and implement risk mitigation and opportunity plans in collaboration with project and proposal managers based on contract requirements. • Early Risk Identification: Identify potential risks early in the project planning stages, including contract terms, conditions, and specifications; In coordination with Legal team, highlight areas of potential risk in the contract baseline and provide guidance on general contractual issues. • Management Advice: Provide expert advice on risk management practices and strategies to project teams and stakeholders; Support bid go/no-go decisions based on risk assessment of contract terms and conditions; Seek advice from the Legal team to draft and finalize agreements during project execution phases. • Project Execution Involvement: Actively participate in project execution to ensure risk management strategies are effectively implemented; Monitor and ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects of contracts, including payments, claims, and variation orders; Notify and liaise with the Legal team to report major claims and keep them updated on critical developments during project execution. • Continuous improvement: Engage in project reviews to evaluate risk management effectiveness and recommend improvements; Assess the success of contracts and determine lessons learned for future contracting; Document and communicate any deficiencies found during the closeout process to all appropriate parties.
Qualifications for the role
More about us
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory #LI-Hybrid We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to
Local Division Controller
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will leading the provision of contract management services to the Local Business Unit / Product Group or Country, ensuring all contract management activities are executed in accordance with Group/Division/Business Unit directives and instructions including Company procedures and the Contract Management Framework for Process Automation, Energy Industries business. The work model for the role is Hybrid. #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX. You will be mainly accountable for: • Risk Management: Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks throughout contract management/ implementation activities; Develop and implement risk mitigation and opportunity plans in collaboration with project and proposal managers based on contract requirements. • Early Risk Identification: Identify potential risks early in the project planning stages, including contract terms, conditions, and specifications; In coordination with Legal team, highlight areas of potential risk in the contract baseline and provide guidance on general contractual issues. • Management Advice: Provide expert advice on risk management practices and strategies to project teams and stakeholders; Support bid go/no-go decisions based on risk assessment of contract terms and conditions; Seek advice from the Legal team to draft and finalize agreements during project execution phases. • Project Execution Involvement: Actively participate in project execution to ensure risk management strategies are effectively implemented; Monitor and ensure timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects of contracts, including payments, claims, and variation orders; Notify and liaise with the Legal team to report major claims and keep them updated on critical developments during project execution. • Continuous improvement: Engage in project reviews to evaluate risk management effectiveness and recommend improvements; Assess the success of contracts and determine lessons learned for future contracting; Document and communicate any deficiencies found during the closeout process to all appropriate parties.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Law or Economics or similar
- 5+ years of experience in project business, contract management; preferably in Engineering Procurement and Commissioning (EPC) domain
- Demonstrated experience in management of project scope, cost, schedules and vendors/subcontractors
- Sound knowledge of contract management and good understanding of contract law and project planning and execution
- Hands on player with strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Cross border and international project experience is an added advantage
- Up to 5% domestic and/or international travel may be required but rare
More about us
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory #LI-Hybrid We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
JOB SUMMARY
Risk & Contracts Specialist
ABB
Houston
5 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Risk & Contracts Specialist