Contract Support Specialist - Contract Services

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Contract Services team is highly experienced in providing authoritative advice and professional expertise in the fields of Contracts Administration and Support along with Project Advise to a market leading client base.

We are dedicated to making the difference to all our clients engaged in the delivery of major capital projects and programs in the Americas and globally.

Due to increased workload and securing of new clients, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for a Contracts Administration Specialist. 
 

The Successful Candidate Will Have the Opportunity To: 

• work with an outstanding team of specialist consultants.
• advise major clients on large scale, flagship projects. 
• challenge themselves in a market-leading global business. 

The intention is to develop the right applicant within the Contract Services division, offering a distinct opportunity to progress their career within an entrepreneurial, defined, and growing division. 
 

The Duties of This Role Include:
 
The individual will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end advisory services to one of our key account clients. 

• Fulfilling the responsibilities of a Contracts Administration Consultant. 
• Support the provision of  specialist contracts and related procurement advice to private sector clients across a variety of Data Center construction contracts using Employer-design, Fixed Price, GMP, Partnering and various other procurements route.
• Liaising with stakeholders on all levels of the company to analyze and determine a comprehensive contract strategy.
• Supporting the development and implementation of contracting strategies for major construction projects using a range of privately funded delivery models.
• Developing contract structures for the main delivery strategies, including in multi-packaging scenarios on complex projects with multiple contract interfaces.  
• Sharing and clarifying contract processes, conditions and details with clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting end-to-end procurement services on major construction and construction-services-related projects. 
• Building positive relationships within the project team and with Client personnel and their key advisors.
• Supporting the development of the contract advisory services provided by T&T. 
• Managing and updating internal contract team trackers, reviewing SOW’s, GMP’s and MPA’s proposal documentation verifying accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting the delivery of both team and wider business targets. 

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Administrative or secretarial skills.
• Evaluation skills. 
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
• A strong understanding and knowledge of contract governance. 
• Proficiency in Google Suites is desirable, but must be competent in technical capabilities and willing to adapt.
• The ability to learn quickly and master internal contracts management systems. 
• The ability to manage competing demands and work well under pressure.
• Experienced in or a keen interest of working in multiple contract environments and under a range of procurement/contract delivery routes. 
• Degree or equivalent in a related course of studies. 
• Previous experience as a project manager, or coordinating large projects is an asset.<