Assistant Contracts Manager - San Jose, CA

Company: Msccn
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers . If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Salary Range: $135,900 - $207,200 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.) Project Overview: Bechtel has been appointed by The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to provide Construction Management Services for Phase II (BSVII) of The BART Silicon Valley Program. The program is a six mile, four-station extension that will link the Phase I terminus at the Berryessa/North San Jose BART station to the future Santa Clara Station in Santa Clara. BSVII is planned to include a 54-foot single-bore tunnel, three underground stations, one at-grade station and a maintenance facility. Job Summary: The Assistant Contracts Manager will support the administration of large-scale, alternative delivery construction contracts ($500 million to over $1billion). The Assistant Contracts Manager will support all aspects of contract administration for assigned contracts, including but not limited to compliance, cost verification, change management, and issue resolution. The Assistant Contracts Manager will be an integral part of the owner’s representative team providing oversight of contractor performance and compliance. LI-JL1 Major Responsibilities: Ensure effective contract administration through clear communication, organized documentation, and accurate record-keeping. Manage the review of the contractor’s payment applications in accordance with the contract’s commercial terms, including cost verification and auditing. Serve as the primary author of commercial correspondence and contractual notices and ensure timely responses to all contractor correspondence. Evaluate and substantiate potential changes for merit and provide recommendations in written report format. Lead the preparation and execution of change orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with contract terms. Prepare periodic reports and updates for leadership and stakeholders. Provide mentorship and guidance to project team on contract interpretation and application. Serve as liaison with client’s legal, compliance, and risk departments. Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Education and Experience Requirements: Requires bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in business, supply chain management, or other industry related field and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience. Juris doctor degree preferred. Experience managing complex contracts and with different contract models, fee arrangements and contract terms, including both lump sum and cost-reimbursable contract models. Required Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of engineering and construction industry contracting best practices, policies, and procedures. Analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving commercial disputes. Excellent communication and leadership abilities. Ability to present status and recommend potential solutions to contractual problems to executive management. Familiarity with transportation and capital program delivery projects. Knowledge of FAR regulations, policies, and practices preferred.

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