Claims Manager

Summary

The Claims Manager initial role responsibility is on a US construction site. Please note there is very heavy travel for this role. In consultation with your project management team you are responsible for handling claim related issues following the identification of potential risks, changes and deviations from engineering, equipment delivery, erection & commissioning baselines through to the successful conclusion of negotiations during on site project execution.

Who we are

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

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What you’ll do

• Implementing project specific claim procedures, with an emphasis on claim avoidance or quick settlement, preparing for the usual jobsite occurrences bearing in mind home office liaison and coordination will be necessary when required.
• Identification, documentation and preparation of possibly complex contractual claims and counter-claims with the ability to communicate with project stakeholders’ opposite numbers.
• Timely notification, when required of possible claims or defend against incoming claims while simultaneously working with project partners to avoid claims where possible.
• Setting up and compiling the requisite documentation for claim substantiation when necessary and managing the preparation of technical explanations with the assistance of expert mechanical and electrical installation personnel as required.
• Analysis and assessment of the risks naturally existing in large complex engineering installations from procurement to final plant start up. Setting up procedures to manage those risks.
• Preparation for and managing claim negotiation procedures providing guidance to the Contract Manager where necessary.
• Assisting site management with planned Technical Advisor resource expenditure to track potential loss and expense due to external influences and the demands of ever changing schedules.
• Advising the project team regarding decisions relevant to the form of contract and advising on the inherent risks, and their mitigation, when dealing with contractor installation, commissioning and the requisite Customer interfaces.
• Maintaining a structured and methodical way of working summarizing large amounts of data to provide effective illustrations supporting tricky commercial discussions and settlements.
• Support the Contract Manager on all contract related issues as well as assessing the chances of proceeding to negotiation or otherwise.
• Further developing the existing management tools, databases and systems for risk and claim management using your experience to tweak or adjust to suit best or better practices.

What you’ll need

• A College degree - Technical, Business or Law
• An understanding of the contractual requirements and processes involved in handling alleged extra costs submissions (Domestic and International contracts).
• Understands the nuances of mechanical, electrical and piping installation and has a general understanding of plant construction, automation, commissioning activities and plant start up.
• Understands the contractor/subcontractor/sub supplier environment both technically and contractually.
• Enjoys solving problems by creating solutions.
• Understands the relationships between time and cost.
• Proactive attitude and hands-on style of working.
• Technical ability to quickly recognize who may be responsible for any loss and expense associated with design changes, errors or incoming claims from others whether upstream or downstream.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP, SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite of products (e.g. Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel on business/ to work at the project construction site.
• Team player, assertive personality, can talk with contractors & suppliers while simultaneously conversing with the Customer by understanding their demands.

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.