Senior Contracts Manager

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Job Description

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At AECOM, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager to join us at our Dublin office.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

Your day-to-day will include but not be limited to the following tasks and responsibilities:

The Contract/Cost Manager will be responsible for managing the pre and post-contract requirements of the Infrastructure Department’s Portfolio, ensuring they are being adhered to and fulfilled in line with the requirements of the awarded framework agreements and Work Orders (call-off contracts). Pre-contract, the role holder will work closely with the Contracting Entity’s Procurement and Legal team providing support to the Programme Directors on the engagement of Contractors and/or Consultants in accordance with the Contracting Entity’s procedures and procurement strategy.

Post-contract, the Contract Manager will be involved in the management and administration of the Work Orders from award to Completion, take-over of works, and final assessment. The Contract Manager shall support in the review and acceptance of subcontractors and acceptance of subcontract documents in line with the contract. The Contract Manager will also oversee the monitoring of the Contractor and /or Consultant's performance based on the contractually agreed Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the management of any disputes, as required.

• Understand and align to the Contracting Entity’s Contract Management standards, assuring that these comply with the selected Terms & Conditions in their chosen Contract suite (e.g. NEC) and on their program
• Assure that there is full compliance with the Contract Management standards and contractual terms and conditions in the execution of the contract administration activities, and manage the reporting of areas or instances of non-compliance
• Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and / or Consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services
• Review draft contracts and ensure they are fit for purpose and tailored to the project in question, co-ordinating inputs from advisors where required (e.g. legal, technical, financial)
• Lead contractual negotiations and guide Project Manager and/or Services Manager, where necessary, and Programme Director.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

Here’s what we’re looking for: 

As the successful candidate, you will have experience working within our infrastructure markets along with having the following qualifications and experience.

• 15+ years experience in contract/cost management and administration with at least 7 years of NEC experience

• Knowledge of monitoring Contractors and/or Consultants performance

• Significant experience in, and understanding of, claims management

• Experience of establishing Contractors and/or Consultants performance management frameworks

• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators for Contractors and/or Consultants organisations, and experience in building a Key Performance Indicators library

• Experience in administrating contracts, in particular, the NEC suite of contracts

Additional Information

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan. 

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transporta