Senior Contracts Manager

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.<br/> <br/> With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.</p><p>At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.</p><p>We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>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.</p><p>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 Contractor and /or Consultant performance based upon the contractually agreed Key Performance Indicators and contributing to the management of any disputes, as required.</p><p><strong>Responsibiltiies:</strong></p><ul><li>Understand and align to the Contracting Entity’s Contract Management standards, assuring that these comply with the selected Terms &amp; Conditions in their chosen Contract suite (e.g. NEC) and on their programme</li><li>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</li><li>Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and / or Consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services</li><li>Review draft contracts and ensure they are fit for purpose and tailored to project in question, co-ordinating inputs from advisors where required (e.g. legal, technical, financial)</li><li>Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to Project Manager and/or Services Manager, where necessary, and Programme Director</li><li>Undertake delay damages calculations if required</li><li>Establish category / programme contract management strategies, and review and approve individual contract management strategies</li><li>Set the target for KPI’s in Incentive Schedules within NEC contracts and review the contractor’s performance</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p>• 15+ years experience of contract/cost management and administration with at least 7 years of NEC experience (10+ years experience for Intermediate level)<br/> • Knowledge of monitoring Contractors and / or Consultants performance<br/> • Significant experience in, and understanding of, claims management<br/> • Experience of establishing Contractors and / or Consultants performance management frameworks<br/> • Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators for Contractors and / or Consultants organisations, and experience in<br/> building a Key Performance Indicators library<br/> • Experience in administrating contracts, in particular the NEC suite of contracts<br/> • Experience in developing individual contract management strategies, and implementing those strategies</p><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>What we offer you:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, permanent</li><li>Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits</li><li>8% Pension contribution</li><li>25 days Annual leave</li><li>2 Company days </li><li>1 volunteering day </li><li>Gym discount </li><li>Company funded social club </li><li>Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects</li><li>Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally</li><li>Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues</li></ul><p><em>Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.</em></p><p><em>We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working en