Contract Manager / Australia

The client is looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator’s for an upcoming vacancy based in Brisbane with a growing renewable energy EPC contractor.

You will join a talented team providing effecting contract management and administration to a number of Renewable Energy EPC projects.

Must have’s:

• Demonstrable EPC contract management and administration experience
• Detail orientated professional
• Strong understanding of legal and contractual risk to the business and able to provide solutions to resolve.
• Proven tender management and contract negotiation experience.

Position Description:

• Being contract ‘owner’ and expert contact for the business, managing a portfolio of contracts
• Managing the tender process for subcontractors and suppliers – including pre-qualification, evaluation, implementation, negotiation and contract review and drafting in a timely, efficient, concise and considerate manner
• Identifying and creating opportunities for cost reduction / value adding when entering into arrangement with our supply chain    
• Being aware of key risks under the main contract and the opportunities to flow down these where appropriate
• Issuing all contractual correspondence under both the main contract and the subcontracts
• Providing timely advice and updates to the project team to assist with their delivery of the project
• Providing the team with timely updates and advice.
• Present well structured, informed arguments, whilst being able to consider other points of view
• Manage subcontractor progress and performance
• Advise the team on common law and contractual issues for the project
• Foster positive relationships with the client and the subcontractors
• Lead claims and dispute resolution procedures, with a view to reaching legal and commercially beneficial solutions
• Anticipate issues, events and risks under the contract and provide recommendations for legal and commercial solutions to mitigate these risks
• Contribute to the achievement of safety objectives and minimise the company’s risk exposure by ensuring contracted services are conducted in accordance with OH&S policies, programs and procedures
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies
• Provide oversight and similar advice to other contracts in the business.

Contract experience:

You will be responsible for managing a number of EPC contracts between the business and developer.

Other contracts will include; O&M, Sub-EPC, Construction Contracts, Major Capital Equipment, Labour Hire, Maintenance & Repair, Forward & Purchasing Agreements

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in either: Law, Commerce, Business Management, Engineering or related disciplines.  Postgraduate qualifications in contract management or law is considered a plus. 
• 2+ years’ experience in top tier global law firm or senior professional services environment
• 3+ years’ experience working as a contract manager/administrator on an EPC Contract (preferably in the renewable energy space, though relevant transferable experience will be considered)