Description
contract management
compliance
change orders
kpi tracking
payment processing
risk management
The Client Partner Services Contract Manager, reporting to the Senior Contract Manager, works within a centralised contract‑management team to oversee Sub‑Contracts with sub‑contractors, consultants and suppliers, ensuring all contractual terms and service obligations are met to the satisfaction of the Client Partner Management Board.
The role involves resolving daily contract issues, fostering a collaborative culture with clients and subcontractors, monitoring performance against agreed KPIs, and driving best‑practice contract management to maximise value for money.
- Oversee day‑to‑day management of Client Partner Services Sub‑Contracts to ensure seamless delivery.
- Ensure compliance with contractual terms, reporting requirements, legal, regulatory and client policies.
- Negotiate and manage change orders, task orders, claims and dispute resolution processes.
- Prepare and review project reports, contract documentation and early‑warning meeting materials.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams.
- Provide guidance and training on contract management best practices to stakeholders.
- Track contract performance against KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
- Manage contract administration, including accurate payment processing and financial management.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with Sub‑Contracts.
- Develop and maintain contract administration procedures, documentation and records.
- Support dispute resolution to maintain continuous service delivery.
Requirements
level 8
contract management
metro rail
kpis
stakeholder management
analytical
Candidates must hold a minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and have at least five years of contract‑management experience on major capital programmes, including two years on metro‑rail or similarly complex projects. Required skills include applying contract processes in large organisations, performance monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and strong communication and analytical abilities.
- Minimum Level 8 degree or equivalent in project management, engineering, supply chain, procurement, quantity surveying or related field.
- 5+ years contract‑management experience on major capital programmes, with 2+ years on metro‑rail or similar large‑scale projects.
- Proven ability to apply contract‑management processes within complex organisations.
- Experience implementing contract‑management strategies and standard operating procedures.
- Strong track record in contractor performance and relationship management.
- Ability to establish, monitor and report on key performance indicators.
- Experience with bespoke contract forms and commercial relationship development.
- Skilled in driving best practice across technical activities, processes, policies and standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, multitasking and stakeholder‑management abilities.
Benefits
Turner & Townsend offers a full‑time permanent position with competitive remuneration, an 8% pension contribution and 25 days of annual leave. Employees benefit from opportunities to work on innovative projects, career development across Ireland and globally, a diverse and collaborative workplace, flexible working arrangements, and a firm commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Full‑time permanent role with competitive remuneration.
- 8% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave (including 2 company days).
- Opportunity to work on impactful, innovative infrastructure projects.
- Career development possibilities in Ireland and globally.
- Collaborative, diverse team environment with flexible working arrangements.
Training + Development
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