Senior Contracts Manager

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

Heres what youll do: 

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

The Contract/Cost Manager will be responsible for managing the pre and postcontract 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.

Postcontract 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 the Contractor and /or Consultants 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 Entitys 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 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 the project in question coordinating 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 :

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Heres what were 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 worlds 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 transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or longterm condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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