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AECOM Contracts Manager in Dublin, Ireland
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Responsibilities
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 non-compliance
Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and / or Consultants to ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of works and service s
Review draft contracts and ensure they are fit for purpose and tailored to project in question, co-ordinating inputs from advisors where required (e.g. legal, technical, financial)
Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to Project Manager and/or Services Manager , where necessary, and Programme Director
Review and acceptance of subcontractors and acceptance of subcontract documents in line with the contract.
Certification of payments including an assessment of Defined Costs for Option C and E contracts
Auditing of the contractor’s (or consultant’s) accounts to ensure that costs are captured correctly
Review forecasts prepared by the contractor (or consultants) and assess the painshare or gainshare due to the contractor in respect of Option C or D contracts
Undertake delay damages calculations if required
Establish category / programme contract management strategies, and review and approve individual contract management strategies
Set the target for KPI’s in Incentive Schedules within NEC contracts and review the contractor’s performance against these
Create the Key Performance Indicator library for those categories / programmes for which they are accountable
Review and approve (if appropriate) Contractors and / or Consultants performance evaluations, and where appropriate / necessary oversee the establishment of c Contractors and / or Consultants proposed performance improvement plans
Oversees the administration of all elements of contractual terms and conditions from proposal stage through contract close-out and audit.
Directly and through subordinates, assists all departments in developing contracts within company policies.
Examines estimates and delivery schedules.
Prepares bids, process specifications, test and progress reports and other exhibits that may be required.
Negotiates complex contracts on large projects, customers or bidders.
Manages a team of contract administrators.
Serves as group/department or technical lead.
Experience
15+ years experience of contract management and administration with at least 3 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
Experience in developing individual contract management strategies, and implementing those strategies
Qualifications
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s 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 private-sector 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 you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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 and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10107643
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid