Senior Contracts Manager

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• cost management
• procurement support
• claims preparation
• commercial advice
• bid support

Tasks

-Review contracts and commercial/financial frameworks -Assisting the Project Manager with all aspects of cost management for the project, actively participating in periodic project financial reporting -Assisting the Project Manager with the procurement and management of subcontractors, sub-consultants and suppliers -Work across multiple projects in various sectors to commercially assist and support project teams. -Employing contracts management best practices with the timely and consistent advice or preparation and submission of contractual notifications and claims for variations, delays, and other matters, ensuring that GHD is not time-barred and that GHD realises the cost and/or time entitlements available to it -Assisting the Project Manager to prepare and submit progress payment claims and / or payment schedules in accordance with the contract and the security of payments legislation -Prepare and negotiate claims for compensation. -Providing sound and timely commercial advice (including strategy advice) to the Project Director and/or Project Manager concerning contractual and commercial matters -Assist bid teams with commercial advice and support -Assist with contract reviews at tender phase to ensure the commercial provisions are appropriate -Delivery of construction projects and/or professional services in the transport infrastructure, mining, property/buildings, power or water industries -Supervising and mentor commercial team members -Preparation and/or review of Contract Management Plans including process flowcharts and suitable templates for all types of contractual notices

Requirements

• contract negotiation
• claims management
• law qualification
• project controls
• d&c projects
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Advanced contract negotiating skills, claims management experience and understanding of onerous contract provisions -Tertiary qualifications in law (highly regarded), commercial or construction management -Knowledge of the security of payments legislation, and implementation of sound project controls practices (e.g. monitoring progress, earned value and reporting) experience is desirable -Demonstrated experience on D&C projects. Experience on PPP or Alliance frameworks would be advantageous. -Demonstrated capability in successful contract administration/management (> 5 years relevant experience essential, > 10 years relevant experience desirable).

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