Senior Manager - Contracts (FIDIC experience preferred)

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Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Contracts & claims manager to have exposure to all elements of contract services viz., procurement, contract administration, claims management and dispute resolution, flexibility and in-depth knowledge in any of the specific elements of contract services. Principal Accountabilities Develop and prepare the deliverables that T&T is accountable for in the respective project/package Understand and act responsibly w.r.t the risk management procedures and liabilities to T&T in the delivery of services Maintain contractual records and documentation such as receipt and control of all contract correspondence, contact information sheets, contractual changes, status reports and other documents for project Handle change management As needed, provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training to new project managers and other employees in contracting practices and procedures. Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance Oversee Service Level Agreement Compliance Liaising with client’s group support functions such as procurement, finance, legal & insurance and functional specialists in cost management, project management, design, construction & HSE as required to deliver the services Experience Proven construction contract management experience is essential, as is the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural diverse environment. Demonstrable knowledge, capability and competence in the following commercial, technical and interpersonal aspects is required: Exposure to contract formulation activities, systems and processes coupled with a working knowledge of engineering, fabrication and construction practices. Knowledge of the commercial and legal management of issues and risks arising from the procurement and performance of construction contracts Development and Implementation of Contract processes to deliver best value to the Project. Development of a typical RFP suite of documents, scopes of work (consultants & contractors), contract documents, drafting contractual correspondences and active management of contracts to minimise claims and variation requests Undertake detailed assessment of bidder proposals (technical & commercial), contractor claims and claim management Undertake negotiations and finalization discussions, during bid process and for contractual claims’ closure Prepare reports and advices for clients (Eg: procurement, contractual issues etc.) Forensic delay analysis (preferred) #LI-PK1 Qualifications And ideally : Business or technical degree or equivalent qualified 10-17 years professional experience with minimum 8 years in Project Contracts Management experience. Experience in construction contracts in any industry Professional accreditation and industry certifications #LI-PK1 Additional Information 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-PK1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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 fees. In 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.