Overview
Contracts Manager – Data Centres and Mission Critical. Turner & Townsend is hiring for a Contracts Manager – Data Centres and Mission Critical role. Join to apply for the Contracts Manager – Data Centres and Mission Critical role at Turner & Townsend.
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for ensuring all contractual requirements are met according to the terms and conditions.
* Executes procurement contracting strategies for large, complex data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services.
* Serve as first line of defense/communication with site stakeholders on commercial issues.
* Execute project closeout requirements.
* Perform prequalification checks on potential tenderers and onboard them to the client's systems.
* Critically appraise contracts documents to ensure requisite quality of the package prior to RFP / Contract.
* Issue the Request for Proposal (RFP) and arrange chair and minute meetings with the client stakeholders through the tender process utilizing trackers to assure delivery of tasks by internal and external parties within timescales agreed with the client's senior leadership.
* Draft contract documents and manage the execution of the contract between the client and the contractor.
* Review and advise the client on all contractual notices during the post-contract build and defects phases, drafting responses for the Contract Administrator.
* From Contractor: Manage variation claims and extension of time claims, requests for information, applications for sectional or final completion certificates, applications for end of defects certificate, final account negotiations, and advise on dispute resolution processes.
* From Client: Experience of creating PowerPoint slides and presenting proposals to client stakeholders and senior management to facilitate informed decision making.
Qualifications
* Professional/tertiary qualification in engineering or construction.
* Minimum 3–5 years' experience in procurement and contracts management or construction project management, preferably within a data centre or similar technical environment.
* Project management qualifications are preferred (e.g., RICS).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Thorough understanding of the full project life cycle from inception through design approvals, construction, and post-project review.
* Excellent knowledge and experience of main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
* Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
* Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word).
* Excellent command of written and spoken English with strong PowerPoint and report-writing skills.
* Highly motivated with a client-focused mindset.
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, supporting 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.
Job specifics
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management
* Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
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