Senior Contracts Manager

The Contract/Cost Manager will be responsible for managing the pre and post contract requirements of the Infrastructure Departments Portfolio ensuring they are being adhered to and fulfilled in line with the requirements of the awarded framework agreements and Work Orders (calloff contracts). Precontract the role holder will work closely with the Contracting Entitys Procurement and Legal team providing support to the Programme Directors on the engagement of Contractors and / or Consultants in accordance with the Contracting Entitys 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 takeover 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.

Responsibiltiies:

• Understand and align to the Contracting Entitys Contract Management standards assuring that these comply with the selected Terms & Conditions in their chosen Contract suite (e.g. NEC) and on their programme
• 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 noncompliance
• 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 project in question coordinating inputs from advisors where required (e.g. legal technical financial)
• Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to Project Manager and/or Services Manager where necessary and Programme Director
• Undertake delay damages calculations if required
• Establish category / programme contract management strategies and review and approve individual contract management strategies
• Set the target for KPIs in Incentive Schedules within NEC contracts and review the contractors performance

Qualifications :

15 years experience of contract/cost management and administration with at least 7 years of NEC experience (10 years experience for Intermediate level)
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
Experience in developing individual contract management strategies and implementing those strategies

Essential Skills: 

• Able to lead a team 
• Extensive analytical skills 
• Strong negotiation skills 
• Report writing 
• Presentation skills 
• Computer literacy 
• Understanding of CEMAR and Unifier 

Additional Information :

What we offer you:

• Full time permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 8% Pension contribution
• 25 days Annual leave (23 days 2 company days)
• 1 volunteering day 
• Gym discount 
• Company funded social club 
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

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