Contracts Manager - Wind Energy

Goldwind Australia is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, having installed more than 1.5 GW of renewable energy across Australia. Goldwind established in Australia in 2009 to deliver solutions to the Australian and New Zealand renewable energy markets. 

With “innovating for a brighter tomorrow” as our mission, Goldwind is a leader in providing clean energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection solutions, contributing 100 GW of sustainable energy solutions globally. Goldwind operates on 6 continents in 38 countries and has more than 10,000 employees. 

Location: Melbourne or Sydney

The reason for this role:

The Contracts Manager is accountable for managing the contractual and commercial activities which support the delivery of renewable energy projects in Australia.

What you will be doing?

• Support the Senior Contracts and Commercial Project Manager and bid team to ensure high quality and conforming bids are presented to customers.
• Manage the preparation and negotiation of client and supply chain contracts to execution, including project cost estimates, cash flow and contract schedules.
• Obtain competitive supply of goods and services for projects with risk profile that matches company requirements.
• Prepare contract templates for use across multiple projects and manage the document control of all project contracts.
• Establish or maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants.
• Ensure the commercial risk position (back-to-back) is adequately managed through upstream and downstream tender phases and in the lead up to client contract & subcontract negotiations.
   

What does your background look like?

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or related discipline. Contract law qualifications will be highly regarded.
• A background in the Wind, power or construction industry beneficial.
• Proven track record of executing a contract from Kick off to close out of contracts.
• Excellent commercial acumen with managing and negotiating with different stakeholders throughout the project i.e., transport, logistics, WTG Installation, equipment supply, client construction and operation contracts to name but a few.
• You will have strong relationship management experience – clients, contractors, service providers and government agencies.
• A solid background as a Contracts Manager or Quantity Surveyor working on projects in a remote region beneficial.

Goldwind Australia offers all their employee’s excellent benefits, career development pathways, support and ongoing training. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.

Please reach out and contact me for a further conversation to learn more about this great opportunity!