Justin Shahani
Detroit,MI
Summary
Results-driven Contracts and Procurement Manager with over 12 years of experience in contract administration, procurement, and supply chain management across major construction and infrastructure projects. Expertise in claims mitigation, risk management, supplier negotiations, cost control, and regulatory compliance. Adept at streamlining procurement processes, enhancing contract performance, and driving cost savings while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong ability to manage lump sum, unit price, T&M, and mixed-price agreements through the full contract lifecycle.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracts Administrator
Fluor
02.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Gordie Howe International Bridge | Windsor–Detroit Bridge Authority
- Manage post-award contract administration for a $X billion cable-stay bridge project, ensuring compliance with contract terms and mitigating risks
- Lead negotiation of change orders, claims resolution, and supplier performance monitoring
- Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve contract disputes, ensuring smooth project execution
- Successfully reduced contract modifications processing time by X%
- Gordie Howe International Bridge | Windsor–Detroit Bridge Authority
- Oversaw contracts for multiple departments and project segments using various execution approaches and commercial arrangement strategies
- Administered 75 new contracts ranging in value from $50,000 to $250,000,000
Contracts Administrator
Fluor
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Project Overview: Green Line Extension | Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Administered pre-award and post-award activities, including bid evaluation, contract negotiations, and subcontract management for a $2.5 billion dollar transit project
- Led Supply Chain cost control and reporting, ensuring budget adherence and procurement efficiency
- Implemented improved negotiation strategies and cost savings approaches despite existing relationships with local entities and JV partner companies
- Conducted vendor pre-qualification and risk assessments, enhancing supplier reliability
- Oversaw contracts for all disciplines using various commercial arrangement strategies
Project Controls & Procurement Roles
Fluor
Long Beach, CA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Fluor Multi Projects Group
- Managed procurement cost analysis, commitment forecasting, and cash flow projections
- Developed streamlined reporting mechanisms, reducing administrative redundancies by 75%
- Negotiated vendor agreements for multiple small-to-mid cap infrastructure projects
- Various Projects
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Field Contracts & Procurement Manager
Fluor
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Midway Sunset Plant Consolidation | Chevron SJVBU
- Oversaw field procurement, contract management, and supplier negotiations for major plant consolidation and water processing projects
- Chaired weekly client progress meetings, optimizing contractor performance
- Achieved a 72% recovery rate on back-charge resolutions, minimizing financial risk
- Led weekly construction coordination and status review meetings to align contract execution with project schedules
- Midway Sunset Plant Consolidation | Chevron SJVBU
Retail Analyst & Allocator
Quiksilver
Huntington Beach, CA
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Successfully streamlined the product mix in Full Price and Outlet stores, reversing negative sales trends and driving year-over-year growth for the DC Brand.
- Collaborated with buyers and planners to optimize merchandise allocation, maximizing sales and inventory turnover.
- Allocated inventory across Full Price, Outlet, and Ecommerce stores based on inventory plans and demand forecasts.
- Conducted seasonal size analyses to guide future purchasing decisions.
- Partnered with store operations to execute store-to-store transfers for optimal inventory levels.
- Maintained communication with the distribution center to resolve supply chain issues efficiently.
- Handled massive quantities of business intelligence data, and utilized ad-hoc query and data analytics techniques to successfully digest data in a meaningful and useful manner
Education
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Skills
- Contract Negotiation & Administration
- Supplier & Subcontractor Management
- Claims Mitigation & Risk Assessment
- Cost Control & Budget Management
- Procurement Process Optimization
- Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
- Stakeholder & Client Engagement
- Change Order, Backcharge, & Dispute Resolution
- Risk evaluation
- Procurement processes
- Financial management expertise
- Contract drafting & terms negotiation
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification
- Additional procurement/supply chain certifications (if applicable)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Contracts Administrator
Fluor
02.2023 - Current
Contracts Administrator
Fluor
02.2018 - 01.2023
Field Contracts & Procurement Manager
Fluor
03.2014 - 12.2017
Project Controls & Procurement Roles
Fluor
01.2014 - 01.2018
Retail Analyst & Allocator
Quiksilver
09.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
California State University, Fullerton
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) - Industrial Engineering
Clemson University
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