Contract Manager

Company Description

Fom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Who are you?

You are someone who knows first-hand the impact of contracting methods on major capital projects, either through Project Management or Construction Management experience.

You will find opportunities for processes improvement within the contract space, in order to drive consistency and efficiency across the organization. You will be willing to represent and help the Owner to deliver a Program-wide standard operating procedure for how they procure and enter contracts with their suppliers to fulfill strategic projects around the world.

Job Description

• Analyze and review the Client’s end-to-end contract process and procedures, including procurement operations,complex commercial development contracts, contract execution and invoice review.
• Negoatiate PMO Contacts, SOWs and work orders to help drive contracting renewals.
• Critique anomalies within and between contracts, such as reimbursement, commercials and clarity in scope and deliverables.
• Manage stakeholders including sourcing, legal and project teams to develop solutions and new operating/contract standards.
• Devise improved operating procedures and best practices for wider use in the client organization to reduce turnaround times, amendments and queries.
• Aligns recommendations to the respective needs of each project, delivery type, contract models and phase of contract negotiation.

Qualifications

• 5+ year’s relevant experience within the construction industry.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field, Postgraduate study is a bonus.
• Experience working on public, or infrastructure focused projects (civil, transportation, rail, etc).
• In-depth understanding of construction contracts, commercials models and delivery methods.
• Proficient in process mapping, root causes analysis and value-stream mapping
• Highly self-motivated and customer centric.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including great communication.
• Ability to demonstrate collaborative behaviors.
• Organized and thorough individual.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or [email protected]. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response

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