Contracts Manager

Overview

Manages contracts, cost control, negotiations, and stakeholder relations for construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• cost engineering
• progress claims
• scope change
• contract management
• subcontractor register

Tasks

-­Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a register of subcontractors and identify all key data in relation to each subcontracts -­Conduct negotiations with subcontractors and ensure all subcontractor agreements are closely aligned to the project’s risk management principals -Financial management: Ensure strong contract, commercial and financial risk management, accurate forecasting of both costs and revenue, take corrective action in line with JH’s authority and reporting frameworks and maximise the profit margin for the project -­Lead the identification and quantification of Head Contract Scope changes and all subsequent negotiations with the Client -Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland policies, processes, systems and procedures -Oversee the procurement process for all subcontract and supply agreements to ensure that all packages are awarded on time and within budget -Oversee the preparation of monthly progress claims for work completed and approve disputed progress payments to subcontractors as referred by contract administrators -Stakeholder management: Ensure that stakeholders are actively engaged and that beneficial relationships between the project and the client, subcontractors, community and other external parties are developed and maintained -Contractual management of design providers -Direct and organise control of all cost engineering, cost reporting and forecasting -­Ensure selected subcontractors and suppliers are acceptable to the project. -­Interpret and apply relevant legislation/code on the project to prevent potential business exposure -People management: Monitor staff and labour resourcing to ensure the project has the capability to achieve targets, supervise workforce, including subcontractors, and foster a high performance team within a positive employee relations environment -Negotiation of contractual terms, variations and progress claims ­ -Manage any disputes or major claims with subcontractor or the Client -Oversee the calling of quotations and letting of tenders for contracts to be let. Ensure effective contract administration, in conjunction with operations personnel and contract administrators.

Requirements

• 5-10 years
• contracts manager
• construction management
• ca/cpa
• microsoft excel
• crm

What You Bring

-5 -10 years’ of relevant commercial experience in the construction and engineering industry ­ -Construction Management qualification or equivalent ­ CA/CPA ­ Post graduate qualification in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business or associated disciplines -2-5 years’ experience working as a Contracts Manager in the construction and engineering industry ­ -Demonstrated application of Corporate Limits of Liabilities and contractual and commercial systems, processes and procedures ­ -Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and exposure to a contract management system (CRM) -Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, Commerce, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Business or associated disciplines

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Benefits

-Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available. -Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing. -Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities. -Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities. -Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.

About John Holland

-The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors. -Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally. -Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry. -Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives. -Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions. -A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

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