Senior Contracts Manager

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 is seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to provide life cycle management of Projects Contracts from creation, revision and maintenance to close-out. 

Propose and Execute Contracting strategies and plans in alignment with key business objectives, and to support the US Project Team in adding value to the Project and to our clients objectives.

• Execute contracting best practices for Climeworks activities, ensuring these practices are in accordance with Climeworks’ Procurement Policy, Procurement Management System Documents and all relevant regulations.
• Develop Project or Scope specific Contracting Strategies and Contract Execution Plans in support of Gate reviews and Project execution and obtain signoff from the Project Director and General Management.
• Provide oversight of Engineering & Procurement (E&P) Contractors in managing Project Contracting activities (per the division of responsibilities between Climeworks and E&P).
• Manage relationships with the relevant contractor, develop alternatives to the existing typical contractors and possible alternative strategies.
• Execute Pre-Award activities for main project services (Engineering, Fabrication, Construction Work Packages):
  • Develop Expression of Interest (EOI) / Request for Information (RFI) and evaluation criteria in support of scope specific bidders’ prequalification
  • Coordinate the evaluation of EOI, Bidders prequalification and shortlisting
  • Coordinate the development of Bid Evaluation Criteria and Plan (BECP) with the Project Management Team (PMT) and Construction Management Team (CMT)
  • Develop the appropriate commercial compensation structure for the Scope of Work (SOW) and conform the Request for Proposals (RFP)
  • Incorporates risk elimination/mitigation processes into contract strategies and bid documentation
  • Issue the RFP and Manage the Bid process (as the Single / Focal Point of Communications with Bidders)
  • Coordinate the evaluation process per BECP
  • Develop and Prepare negotiation plans and Conduct negotiations
  • Prepare award recommendations and Route for appropriate financial and commit authority approvals
  • Issue Awards, onboard contractors and coordinate Kick-off meetings (with PMT/CMT)
  • Conform the contracts and Route for execution by authorized personnel
  • Prepare Contracts Briefs (Terms of Reference)
• Execute Post Award Contracts Management (for contracts assigned to the incumbent) and support the management of Contractors Relationships:
  • Compile data to assist in periodic reviews of Contractors' performance (Performance Scorecards/Metrics) against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Support management of Contractors NCRs in accordance with the NCR process
  • Manage and Report on approved contract values (e.g. up-to-date Current Contract Value, Forecast Contract Value Vs. Approved Contract Value) and spend against Approved Contract Value to ensure governance
  • Manage the upkeep of Contracts Change Logs, Issues and Disputes Management Register (IDMR), disputes and claims mitigation plans
  • Route Change Orders, and Amendments for approval per process and signing authority guidelines
  • Work with Contractors to resolve day-to-day issues and expedite resolution
  • Contracts Close-out and contractors off-boarding, and coordinate Contractors’ performance feedback per the Supplier Lifecycle Management requirements
• Ensure all Contracting documentation is stored in the appropriate Contract Management Systems.
• Develop and continue to improve upon, contracting processes, templates and reporting.
• General decision rights according to ToA.
• Resources (cost & personnel) wit