Contracts Manager

A safe and healthy workforce is a fundamental priority for our client. This commitment is critical to the ongoing success and productivity of the Company. They seek like minded individuals who value safety, teamwork, prosperity, integrity and environmental awareness. In return they offer, professional growth pathways, performance based rewards, a challenging and stimulating work environment, a company that has experienced extraordinary growth which in turn creates growth opportunities for their people and opportunities to work within a diverse business across a range of industry sectors.

• Job Title: Contracts Manager– Construction Division
• Location: Perth working on projects around Western Australia

Client Profile:
Our client is a leading Australian construction and contract mining company that has been operating for more than 45 years. Employing more than 3000 people, the company boasts an order book of $2.2 billion, with major projects in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and Africa. Their mining capabilities provide total 'pit to port' surface and underground mining solutions to mine owners - from mine development and the full range of mining services, to material delivery.

Job Description:
General Purpose of Role:
The primary focus of the role is to manage the contractual and financial aspects of assigned projects

Focus of Role

• Contractual, administrative and financial focus
• Planning and decision making during the course of the project
• Spatial complexity Project specific
• Horizontal complexity relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, external service providers and internal management
• Vertical complexity WA State Manager to Supt
• Accountable for growth in capability and performance of the Project

The specific areas of responsibility of the role

• Compliance with the Management System procedures for Document Control and Control of Management System Records, ensuring policies and objectives are observed and followed in the execution of tasks.
• Manage and control all administrative, financial and contractual aspects of the contract between Client and contracts
• Direct and advise Client staff on administrative, financial and contractual matters
• Monitor all site expenditure in line with the budget
• Ensure that the financial forecasts are prepared
• Ensure compliance with the Management System for Document Control and Control of Management System Records
• Manage and optimise income
• Identify and advise on all contractual and commercial claims and variations related to the project
• Ensure early notification of any commercial, contractual issue or conflict
• Authorise commercial arrangements within the Limits of Authority
• Prepare and or vet subcontract and supply agreements, using information from project staff and where required obtain in-house Counsel
• Review subcontract reconciliations
• Ensure that the payments made to subcontractors are vetted and certified
• Ensure that main contracts and subcontracts are finalised
• Ensure that risks and opportunities are Identified
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure that the project is adequately insured and process claims promptly in accordance with claim procedures
• Ensure the reputation of the client is enhanced by promoting through the media with the client, the industry and with the community

Profile:
Time Spent People 15% Strategy / Planning 25% Technical 30% Client / Commercial 30%

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying with majors in financial planning and contract law or equivalent experience and qualifications
• Minimum of 15 years hands on experience in the construction or contracting industry incorporating project experience in major contract works such as road, rail, marine, mine, water projects or heavy earthworks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and competency
• Professional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in remote locations
• Senior First Aid Certificate

Package:

• Basic Salary: €160 - 200K
• Superannuation (pension) contribution
• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection & Death Benefit Scheme
• Annual Leave: 4-5 weeks paid at normal salary
• Relocation Costs
• Flights
• 457 Visa - family or single
• Initial accommodation
• Site Vehicle
• Site Accommodation
• Mobile phone