Contracts Administrator/Manager (Hybrid)-Dublin at Dillon Engineering Services
Ireland, , Ireland -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

No

Telecommute

No

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Maintenance, Transport Systems, Checks, Interpersonal Skills, Contract Requirements, Operations, Communication Skills, Microsoft Platform, Contract Management, Program Management, Excel, English

Industry

Other Industry

Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A level 8 or equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering.
  • 5 years of post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects.
  • Experience working in a tunneling environment and in the management of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

SKILLS:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience of and ability in chairing meetings.
  • Good team player.
  • Analytical, numerate and self-motivated.
  • Experience in managing resources to deliver work on time and to agreed budgets.
  • Ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other senior colleagues.
  • Demonstrate initiative in managing workload.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Good experience and knowledge of project or program management, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • A good understanding of the Microsoft platform and applications particularly Project, Excel and Word.
  • Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme.
  • Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working on ITS schemes.
  • Well-versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques.
  • Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sectors would be an advantage.
  • Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their mechanisms.
  • Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies.
  • Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives.
  • Experience of managing multidisciplinary highway projects.
  • Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regard to the fields of highway engineering. Knowledge of the DMRB.
    To discuss this role in more detail contact Tiernan at 087 627 0922 or tiernan@dillones.ie for a confidential discussion.
Responsibilities
  • Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors.
  • To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources.
  • To maintain a detailed knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally.
  • Support the Commission Manager and ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc.
  • To assist with engaging and coordinating the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources.
  • To review submissions by Contractor for compliance in connection with Task Orders and Contractual requirements, and that deliverables are submitted in a timely and an acceptable manner, and arranging for technical review by appropriate matter specialist where appropriate.
  • Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client.
  • Attend Risk Reduction meetings and record actions and mitigations agreed.
  • Monitor contractual compliance by the contractor, and early identification of issues and problems.
  • Develop in liaison with the Commission Manager a programme of audits, inspections and checks and coordinate the internal and specialist resources required to deliver the programme.
  • Review all requests for compensation by the Contractor for extra work and co-ordinate their further review and approval.
  • Prepare and assist with the undertaking of periodic reviews of the contractor’s and PPP Co.s services and prepare a report with findings and recommendations to ensure conformance and effectiveness of the quality system.
  • Ensure internal procedures and processes are mapped, formalised and amended when necessary.
  • Mentor junior team members and manage the delivery of their work.
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