Senior Contract Manager

Transgrid operates and manages the major high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors and major end users.

Our core role is to connect electricity consumers to a safe, secure and reliable network through efficient maintenance, proficient operation of assets and prudent investment. Our network is the backbone of the NEM, enabling energy trading between Australia's three largest states along the east coast and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market

• Fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Contract Manager
• High performing, diverse, inclusive, and supportive team
• Proudly making a difference with the transition to renewable energy
• Based in Ultimo or Eastern Creek
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Award winning Family Friendly organisation

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to be part of an organisation dedicated to leading Australia's clean energy transition, building the energy super-highways and enabling nation-building renewable energy projects that will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come.

As Senior Contract Manager you will be responsible for providing contract development and ongoing contract management services to the project teams. Reporting to the Senior Manager / Commercial, the role will manage the operation of the contract cycle from a project delivery perspective. The role will work closely with the Procurement, Legal, Lumea, Project Managers, Schedule & Risk teams, Project Controllers and external contractors to ensure sound contract management of all Transgrid's project delivery contracts.

The Senior Contract Manager will assist the Senior Manager / Commercial by working with the team to drive outcomes, lead group initiatives, represent the Senior Commercial Manager at meetings and be the senior expert in the contract management and administration of Transgrid construction contracts.

As Senior Contract Manager you will:

• Ensure all assigned contracts are managed in accordance with contract terms & conditions and relevant business rules.
• Manage contractor variations and extensions of time by getting information from Project team, Site Managers and Project Controller to enable a timely response.
• Track variations against contract funding and contingency and feed this information to the Project Controller and Project team.
• Prepare Contract Award and Contract Amendment papers and upload in iBUY for review and approval.
• Assist the project team in identifying suitable contractors to complete work.
• Facilitate the Project Delivery side of the tendering process and tender evaluation process.
• Work effectively across business units to achieve business outcomes.

• Inspire confidence and urgency within the group and across the Business Unit for the delivery of timely, high-quality service to internal and external customers.
• Drive a focussed commercial perspective, including an outward focus, awareness of delivery cycle times, and professional completion of work products.
• Lead, manage, mentor and develop a small team of Contract Administrators.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline
• Extensive experience in managing construction contracts including dispute management.
• Extensive experience in tendering, evaluating tenders etc.
• High level of understanding of standard contract terms and principles.
• Is able to develop good working relationships internal and external (contractors).
• Proven strong commercial background.
• Highly proficient in the use of business systems.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Exceptional MS Office skills.
• Proven capacity to work autonomously to a high standard.
• Experience in leading teams is highly desirable.

Recognition & Reward

In return for your hard work, we have numerous benefits and initiatives to support you personally and professionally including but not limited to private health insurance discount, motor vehicle lease plan, career development support, study assistance program and workplace flexibility.

Continue to make it happen for your career, and for the millions of Australians who rely on our services every day.

Applications close on Tuesday 9 April 2024.

Please note, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, we will assess applications as they are received.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.

• Family Friendly Workplace
• Structured leadership and development programs
• Hybrid working and the opportunity to work flexibly
• A generous Parental leave program:
• 20 weeks of gender-neutral paid primary carer parental leave (or 40 weeks at half pay)
• Superannuation payments for periods of unpaid parental leave
• Next Steps coaching program for all those taking parental leave
• Subsidised vacation care for school aged children
• Two weeks paid secondary carers leave
• Access to Welfare Fund that provides support to members and their families in times of distress and hardship.
• Annual paid picnic day (additional day off)
• Paid moving house leave
• Paid emergency/crisis leave
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation and motor vehicles
• Employee and manager assistance programs as part of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP
• Access to the Workmates Program which provides employees with the chance to reach out to a trained work peer who can listen and help you get the right professional help.
• Corporate fitness programs that includes access to gyms and pools
• Retail and cashback discounts/offers via our Wellbeing Hub
• "Refer and Earn" program for successfully referring candidates to join the Transgrid team