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Senior Contracts Manager

Employer
Downer EDI Limited
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 1, 2022

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Category
Auxiliary & Support Staff
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
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An opportunity to work for a Tier One Construction Business Partner!

Downer Water Services is the leading provider of integrated water services in Australia and New Zealand. Currently, Downer undertakes multiple water and wastewater projects across Australia via alliances, joint ventures and partnerships. This business stream is seeking to appoint a Senior Contracts Manager in a permanent, full-time position located in our Brisbane offices.

This role is responsible and accountable for performing, coordinating and overseeing commercial and procurement activities in support of the of the business and assist Projects as necessary. The role will support the Commercial Manager in commercial advice, contract reviews, administration and procurement function during pre-contract negotiations and project delivery.

ABOUT THE ROLE
  • Support tenders by completing contract reviews and facilitating internal inputs for approvals, legal, insurance and treasury.
  • Provide commercial support to program teams including negotiating terms with subcontractors, appropriately managing the risk of the Project in accordance with the terms of the head contract.
  • Post contract award administration including interpreting and applying contract terms and legislative provisions to best manage commercial issues including variation management and extensions of time.
  • Provide timely notice to the Project team on critical milestone dates (e.g. insurance renewals, practical completion, defects periods).
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities with the program teams, including value for money and lessons learned processes to ensure ongoing efficient and effective program delivery.

ABOUT YOU
  • Tertiary qualifications in commerce, business, law or a related discipline
  • Contract management experience construction, infrastructure or resources
  • Proven experience in the contract reviews, negotiation and the preparation of contracts and sound commercial advice
  • An ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders

WHAT WE OFFER
  • Opportunity to lead commercial aspects of a leading water construction company
  • Work and lifestyle balance
  • Opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive environment

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