Senior Contract Manager

The Company

My client is a leading head contractor driving positive change in the construction industry. They value their people and supply chain with a forward thinking approach. 
  
They have a solid leadership team delivering major projects across the SI, HI, commercial, hotel & residential sector up to $500M. 

The Project

My client is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager to deliver a $350M health infrastructure project located in Western Sydney. The successful candidate will lead a team reporting to the Project Director & Commercial Manager.

Duties & Responsibilites

• Assist in the negotiations of head contract conditions pursuant to the company’s recommended benchmarks.
• Manage and monitor the subcontract/supplier conditions of the contract for each project to mirror the conditions of the Head Contract.
• Oversee the timely issue of cost reports, current position of subcontractors, subcontract agreements, and insurance policies.
• Attend tender handover meetings to obtain the background for each project and set the timing for project cost reports. Each project must be reported monthly.
• In conjunction with the respective administrator ensure that current information has been compiled in readiness for the cost meeting ie: latest tender costs, labour costs, programme for completion.
• Manage and provide direction for the handling of any Head/Subcontract dispute and/or insurance claim. Obtain legal advice as agreed with the State Manager to ensure that the company’s interests are protected.
• Oversee subcontract negotiations, letting values and budget conformance for each subcontract entered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or other appropriate qualification or relevant experience.
• Solid experience in construction and management delivering projects up to $300M
• Ability to communicate, influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the business.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to build and lead an effective result driven team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven high level of professionalism, maturity and candour in daily work ethic

  
Benefits

• Health and wellbeing, technology, financial, leisure and home improvement discounts
• Parental leave program
• Employee referral bonus
• Professionals’ development program

  
If you are keen to discuss the role further, please contact Taela on 0400 126 *** or email your CV to ************@acrworld.com