North America Contract Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Posting Date: 29 Jul 2025City: HoustonLocation:Houston, TX, US, 77070Contract Type: PermanentDivision: Energy Procurement SolutionsLevel of experience: IntermediateRINA is currently recruiting for a North America Contract Manager to join its office in Houston,Texas within the Energy Procurement SolutionsDivision.MissionContract Manager involves overseeing contracts for inspections, focusing on both profitability and customer satisfaction. The Contract Manager is responsible for the entire lifecycle of contracts, from planning and issuing documents to monitoring performance and ensuring accurate data entry into legacy systems.Contract Manager shall focus on taking care of the P&L for the Inspection services by overseeing the performace of the contracts in terms of costs and understanding the client and market needs in order to prepare proposals, tenders and scouting new jobs.Key Accountabilities1. Contract Oversight:- Manage contracts for inspection activities, ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements.- Focus on optimizing profitability while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.2. Contract Lifecycle Management:- Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from initial planning completion.- Develop and implement effective contract management strategies.3. Document Issuance:- Issue all necessary documents and instructions for the proper execution of contracts.- Ensure that contract terms and conditions are clearly communicated to relevant parties.4. Financial Management:- Work to optimize contract profitability, including cost control and revenue generation.- Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate invoicing and financial tracking.5. Performance Monitoring:- Monitor the performance of contracts throughout their lifecycle.6. Customer Satisfaction:- Prioritize and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction throughout the contract period.- Address customer concerns and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.7. Data Entry and Recordkeeping:- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into legacy systems.- Maintain detailed and organized records related to contract activities.8. Stakeholder Communication:- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders- Provide Technical Recruiting Team with the specific requirements to engage vendor inspection and field expediting services.- Foster positive relationships with clients, contractors, and other relevant parties.9. Risk Management and Continuous Improvement:- Identify and mitigate risks associated with contract performance.- Evaluate and improve contract management processes.EducationBachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Management EngineeringQualifications- Practical experience in contract management, procurement, or a related field. The number of years of experience may vary based on the position's seniority.- Familiarity with the Energy industry in which the contracts are being managed is often beneficial.- A solid understanding of contract law principles is important for interpreting and negotiating contracts effectively.BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organizationMAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraintADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective wayPROVIDE VALUE WITH PEOPLE - Value everyone's contribution through honest feedbackTHINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the futureEARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversityPROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role ModelPIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstancesRINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 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Created: 2025-10-06