The Major Bridges P3 Initiative is part of the PennDOT Pathways Program, which is designed to bolster PennDOT’s ongoing effort to address the state’s growing backlog of replacement and rehabilitation needs for major bridges that are approaching the end of their useful life. By allowing for the use of a P3 delivery model, PennDOT will be able to replace or rehabilitate major bridges around the state more quickly, achieve significant savings for taxpayers, and minimize the impact on the traveling public.

The initiative includes the rehabilitation or replacement of select bridges—grouped in packages—and all associated infrastructure investments associated with that specific bridge, including roadway and approach work, and improvements to nearby impacted roadways.

The Bridging Pennsylvania Constructors team is led jointly by S&B USA Construction and FCC. The consortium members have a 20-year long track record of successful project delivery with PennDOT, having worked in all PennDOT districts.

Primary Project upon Commencement:

The purpose of the Pennsylvania Major Bridges Project is to deliver infrastructure improvements focusing on the rehabilitation and replacement of nine major bridges (and associated roadways) across the Commonwealth. It was awarded to a consortium led by SBC in April 2022 and, upon completion, it is estimated to be over $2B.

The project is being delivered under a Pre-Development Agreement (PDA) that guarantees early involvement and increased collaboration between the Owner (PennDOT), the Developer (JV: MacQuarie Capital and S&B Concessions) and the Design Builder ( JV: S&B Construction and FCC). The PDA phase will be delivered starting in April 2022 and will last until December 2026.

The first package of 6 bridges will be ready for Financial Close in December 2022 and it is anticipated that detailed design will immediately follow, with an expected construction start in December 2023.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned major subcontracts for the project and coordinate with the Commercial Manager and project team all matters necessary to maintain compliance with the prime contract.
  • Enforce and defend contractual interests of assigned subcontracts throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify and report subcontractor commercial and contractual issues within the constraints of the prime contract.
  • Fairly evaluate subcontractor changes and claims with respect to cause, effect, entitlement, pricing, and substantiation.
  • Prepare and / or review draft contractual correspondence for assigned subcontracts.
  • Assist and support the project team in the preparation of prime contract notices, change request, claims and related contractual correspondence involving assigned subcontracts.
  • Assist the project team with contractual and commercial matters by developing strategies and providing recommendations to prevent, mitigate and / or transfer risk exposure.
  • Ensure compliance and manage maintenance of required contractual securities and insurance policies of assigned subcontracts.
  • Assist the project team in the development and implementation of contractual management policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Assist in the preparation of internal and external monthly reports on contractual and commercial matters.
  • Maintain logs and registers for subcontractor contract files, correspondence, changes, claims and risks & opportunities.
  • Complete all contract close-out activities at the conclusion of terms, including validation of all commercial obligations of assigned subcontracts.
  • As needed, support the Procurement team with preparation of contract terms and conditions.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, construction management or related degree. MBA or JD degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a contract management role within the construction industry, or 3 years’ experience directly managing contracts within the heavy civils construction industry.
  • Ability to interact with and present to Executives, Directors and Managers across project team, company and externally
  • Effective communication skills with ability to collaborate at multiple levels of operations personnel and functional staff.
  • Strong negotiating skills with ability to lead or support commercial / contractual negotiations with subcontractors, customers, suppliers and partners.
  • Commercial acumen with a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to work within internationally staffed teams.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to work effectively under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage conflicting priorities.

Willingness to work at or visit project sites and offices within PA

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is Fay's Culture

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

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If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, Please contact Latasha Bailey at Email: recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 2115

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