Contract Coordinator

Turner & Townsend

The Role

Overview

Oversee pre/post contract duties, ensure compliance, negotiate and monitor contractor performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • kpi library
  • contract admin
  • payment certification
  • nec management
  • tender oversight
  • performance evaluation

Tasks

-Create the Key Performance Indicator library for those categories / programmes for which they are accountable -Build, develop, support and maintain a team of Contract Administrators as well as foster close working relationships with all members of the project team -Certification of payments including an assessment of Defined Costs for Option C and E contracts -Review forecasts prepared by the contractor (or consultants) and assess the painshare or gainshare due to the contractor in respect of Option C or D contracts -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 -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) -When required, review the application for payment to ensure alignment with the contractually agreed terms and conditions -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 -Review Contractors and / or Consultants compensation event applications, review of quotations for compensation events and subsequent assessments thereof and early warning notifications as they are submitted, making a recommendation to the Project Manager and / or Service Manager -Undertake delay damages calculations if required -Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and / or Consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services -Oversight and assurance of the tendering process, and assurance of the evaluation process followed by appointment of the Contractors and / or Consultants. -Review and approve (if appropriate) Contractors and / or Consultants performance evaluations, and where appropriate / necessary oversee the establishment of c Contractors and / or Consultants proposed performance improvement plans -Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to Project Manager and/or Services Manager, where necessary, and Programme Director -Report writing -Review and acceptance of subcontractors and acceptance of subcontract documents in line with the contract. -Auditing of the contractor’s (or consultant’s) accounts to ensure that costs are captured correctly -Establish category / programme contract management strategies, and review and approve individual contract management strategies -Provide assurance of RFI and RFT tender documentation including conditions of contract and amendments thereof (including Contracting Entity developed Z clauses), -The role holder will be an assured leader in managing multiple, complex contractual arrangements with the ability to give clear direction to stakeholders at all levels. They will have a detailed understanding of, and expertise in, NEC contract management particularly within the aviation industry. -Set the target for KPI’s in Incentive Schedules within NEC contracts and review the contractor’s performance

Requirements

  • cemar
  • unifier
  • nec
  • bachelor
  • negotiation
  • claims

What You Bring

-10+ years experience of contract management and administration -Extensive analytical skills -Understanding of CEMAR and Unifier -Knowledge of monitoring Contractors and / or Consultants performance -Strong negotiation skills -Experience in developing individual contract management strategies, and implementing those strategies -Bachelor Degree in Law / Quantity Surveying / Project 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 -Significant experience in, and understanding of, claims management -Presentation skills -Experience in administrating contracts, in particular the NEC suite of contracts -Able to lead a team of 1-3 people -Computer literacy

The Company

About Turner & Townsend

-Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy. -Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients. -With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Buildings

Infrastructure