Senior Contracts Manager

Company DescriptionWe are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.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.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.We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.Job DescriptionThe Contract/Cost Manager will be responsible for managing the pre and post contract requirements of the InfrastructureDepartment’s Portfolio, ensuring they are being adhered to and fulfilled in line with the requirements of the awardedframework agreements and Work Orders (call-off contracts). Pre-contract, the role holder will work closely with theContracting Entity’s Procurement and Legal team providing support to the Programme Directors on the engagement ofContractors and / or Consultants in accordance with the Contracting Entity’s procedures and procurement strategy. Postcontract, the Contract Manager will be involved in the management and administration of the Work Orders from award toCompletion, take-over of works and final assessment. The Contract Manager shall support in the review and acceptance ofsubcontractors 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 thecontractually agreed Key Performance Indicators and contributing to the management of any disputes, as required.Essential Skills:• Able to lead a team of 2-5 people• Extensive analytical skills• Strong negotiation skills• Report writing• Presentation skills• Computer literacy• Understanding of CEMAR and UnifierQualifications• 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 inbuilding 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 strategiesAdditional InformationWhat we offer you:Full time, permanentCompetitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits8% Pension contribution25 days Annual leave2 Company days 1 volunteering day Gym discount Company funded social club Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projectsCareer development opportunities both in Ireland and globallyOpportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleaguesOur 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.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.