Commercial & Proposals Intern

Commercial & Proposals Intern

Houston, TX, United States

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Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 
Wood is recruiting for a Commercial & Proposals Intern to join its Operations business in our Houston, TX office. Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. 
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The Commercial functions vision is; realizing returns, managing risk, maximizing opportunities.
As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, the commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential, capture the value we create, and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients. To achieve this we challenge the norm and look for new ways of working, we are curious and seek out value add innovation, we embrace change, and we are courageous and confident in managing risk. At the heart of everything we do is the application of good commercial acumen and governance for which we are well known and respected. 
Our Clients and Projects 
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across multiple industries
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 
Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

Typical Responsibilities
As a Commercial & Proposals Intern, you will gain exposure to several facets of these functions including:

Maximizing commercial performance while managing business/project risk (pre and post-contract) 
Commercialization of a sub-Business Groups service offerings to support business growth and strategy
Ensure compliance with relevant commercial/contracting policies and embedding effective commercial governance and assurance across the business unit
Resolution of disputes/claims and cash collection issues 
Pre-award activities including support to the tender governance process and proposals team
Timely submission of contracting policy approval requests, in conjunction with the Contracts function
Contract Administration in accordance with client contract(s) and Wood’s policies and procedures
Preparing invoices in a timely and accurate manner
Administration and/or development and maintenance of items such as Commercial Handovers and Plans, risk management processes, Bonds, etc.
Coordination of contract reviews
Information/data gathering and analysis required to support Wood’s assertive claims and/or defending claims against Wood

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? 
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 
Desirable:

Bachelors degree in Law, Business or Quantity Surveying, or studying in these fields
Working knowledge and experience in Commercial administration and procedures

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.