AddressAt Wiley, we believe in making a difference and creating a better future.
Wiley has been building things for people to work, manufacture, grow, learn and play in since 1918. We have evolved into an energetic and diverse project delivery company carrying out sophisticated projects for many industries including; Food Manufacturing, Education, Renewables, Commercial and Horticulture.
Our team works tirelessly to safely deliver successful projects and ensure our clients feel empowered, calm, confident, supported and in control. Led by our core values, our teams drive high performance and deliver innovative solutions across the globe.
As the Contracts Manager you will provide a significant level of experience and expertise across all stages of project delivery.
About This Role
- Working closely with the Commercial and Project Delivery teams, your responsibilities will include all aspects of commercial practices including compliance, contract administration, claims, reporting and financial processes.
- Provide guidance on procurement and contract administration procedures to ensure consistent best practices are followed across the business.
- Manage and monitor contract securities, insurances, claims, EOT variations under the head contract and key subcontracts.
- Provide support and coordination relative to the reporting requirements of the project including the preparation of monthly progress reports
- Accountable for driving the overall performance of assigned contracts and providing subject matter expert contract advice and guidance.
- Review Head Contract and Subcontract agreements to identify contractual risk, and manage the negotiation of contract departures
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities to find new and better ways of operating, leading to increased effectiveness and efficiency. Create a supportive culture that encourages innovation and improvement and a team that embraces change.
About You
- You have a minimum of 15 years experience in contracts administration and have developed strong commercial and financial acumen
- Tertiary qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, or, legal is preferable.
- Exposure to one or more of the following areas; food processing, industrial, warehousing, education, civil and government projects
- Enthusiastic and a customer focused professional providing exemplary service to clients.
- Experience working with Jobpac or similar
- Have strong working knowledge of and the ability to interpret legislation with regards to contract law
- Ability to provide technical leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, complimented by influencing/negotiation skills
- Exposure to managing Australian Standards contracts is preferred.
Benefits
There’s plenty of great reasons to work at Wiley. You’ll be working with some of the world’s largest businesses, getting variety across multiple projects, while being part of a true multi-disciplinary, award-winning team.
But we know that your life is about more than work. Whether it’s flexibility to pick the kids up on time, or helping you get ahead through study, Wiley is committed to supporting what’s important to you.
Some of our initiatives include:
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangement
- Commitment to diversity, including active NAWIC membership and our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
- Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers for all Australian-based employees
- Access to Wiley's EAP program
- Study support for formal and informal training
