Contracts Manager at Turner Townsend

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Cost Management, Claims Management, Performance Management, Negotiation Skills, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, Computer Literacy, CEMAR, Unifier

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description The Senior Contract Manager will be responsible for managing the pre and post contract requirements of the Infrastructure Department’s Portfolio, ensuring they are being adhered to and fulfilled in line with the requirements of the awarded framework agreements and Work Orders (call-off contracts). Pre-contract, the role holder will work closely with the Contracting Entity’s Procurement and Legal team providing support to the Programme Directors on the engagement of Contractors and / or Consultants in accordance with the Contracting Entity’s procedures and procurement strategy. Post contract, the Contract Manager will be involved in the management and administration of the Work Orders from award to Completion, take-over of works and final assessment. The Contract Manager shall support in the review and acceptance of subcontractors and acceptance of subcontract documents in line with the contract. The Contract Manager will also oversee the monitoring of Contractor and /or Consultant performance based upon the contractually agreed Key Performance Indicators and contributing to the management of any disputes, as required. Understand and align to the Contracting Entity’s Contract Management standards, assuring that these comply with the selected Terms & Conditions in their chosen Contract suite (e.g. NEC) and on their programme Assure that there is full compliance with the Contract Management standards and contractual terms and conditions in the execution of the contract administration activities, and manage the reporting of areas or instances of non-compliance Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and / or Consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services Review draft contracts and ensure they are fit for purpose and tailored to project in question, co-ordinating inputs from advisors where required (e.g. legal, technical, financial) Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to Project Manager and/or Services Manager, where necessary, and Programme Director Undertake delay damages calculations if required Establish category / programme contract management strategies, and review and approve individual contract management strategies Set the target for KPI’s in Incentive Schedules within NEC contracts and review the contractor’s performance Qualifications 15+ years experience of contract/cost management and administration with at least 7 years of NEC experience (10+ years experience for Intermediate level) Knowledge of monitoring Contractors and / or Consultants performance Significant experience in, and understanding of, claims management Experience of establishing Contractors and / or Consultants performance management frameworks Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators for Contractors and / or Consultants organisations, and experience in building a Key Performance Indicators library Experience in administrating contracts, in particular the NEC suite of contracts Experience in developing individual contract management strategies, and implementing those strategies Essential Skills: Able to lead a team Extensive analytical skills Strong negotiation skills Report writing Presentation skills Computer literacy Understanding of CEMAR and Unifier Additional Information What we offer you: Full time, permanent Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits 8% Pension 23 days Annual leave, 2 Company days & 1 volunteering day Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world. We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com #LI-KB2 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

The Senior Contract Manager will manage the pre and post contract requirements of the Infrastructure Department’s Portfolio, ensuring compliance with framework agreements and Work Orders. They will oversee contract administration, monitor performance based on Key Performance Indicators, and contribute to dispute management as needed.