Senior Contract Manager- Infrastructure

The Contract Manager shall be responsible for supporting with the management of the M500 Contract including the fulfilment of the role of the Authority Representative.  If required the role holder shall also assume responsibility for the management of the Consultancy and Advisor Contracts.  The role holder shall ensure that the appropriate internal structures are put in place to ensure that the contract(s) are managed to the satisfaction of the client. The role holder will oversee the development and structuring of a contract management team taking into consideration the type of contract being used and the different requirements during the Construction and Operations phases  

The Contract Manager shall be responsible for dealing with daily contract issues to ensure ongoing and seamless delivery. The Contract Manager shall work with other functions and sub-functions within the client Directorate to ensure that third parties comply with contractual requirements this shall include the PMO Sustainability Safety Information Management Land Property and External Relations Design and Engineering and Operations and Sponsorship.

Where managing the M500 Contract the Contract Manager will be required to oversee the Project Delivery Partner (in their role as NEC 4 PM for M400 Contracts) and work collaboratively with them to ensure the M500 Contract is managed effectively and that MetroLink is delivered to meet the projects objectives. The Contract Manager responsible for management of the M500 Contract will develop a plan and strategy to ensure the continuity and transfer of knowledge in relation to the M500 contract as it moves through it phases. To note that this Contract Manager overseeing the M500 Contract will likely report in the M500 Delivery Director (Role 2.3.5) during the delivery of the M500 Contract.

Qualifications :

• Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g. engineering supply chain procurement quantity surveying business or related disciple.
• MSc or equivalent in a related discipline would be advantageous
• 10 years experience in contract management with at least 5 years experience leading contract management activities across the project lifecycle through to completion in high value metro rail or similar project

Additional requirements:

• Experience of large PPP contracts and the procurement of same
• A proven track record of dealing with commercial agreements and legal awareness of contract risks including experience of drafting complex and bespoke contract terms and commercial principles including supplies services and framework agreements
• Tangible experience of driving best practice in technical activities processes policies and standards
• In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors
• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
• Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable preferably within the construction sector

Skills

The Contract Manager will be required to possess the following skills:

• Strong ability managing contractor relationships at executive and operational levels
• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency 
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service

Additional Information :

What we offer you:

• Full time permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 8% Pension
• 25 days Annual leave (23 days 2 company days)
• 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

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.

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.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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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 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time