Contract Manager

Job Description

The Contracts Manager will control the project's commercial and contractual position through the application of knowledge and experience in risk management, project cost control, contract and sub contractor management and the financial management of the project through the application of expert contractual knowledge as related to all aspects of the project lifecycle. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Through direct customer engagement you are responsible for ensuring interests are safeguarded in each single transaction with customers, suppliers, and partners. Establishes the contractual & commercial framework for projects from inception to completion. Work with the Operations Teams to immediately mitigate any negative financial impacts. Pro-actively assist with commercial solution for any identified threat of negative deviation. Contract reviews Advise and assist project teams on best commercial practices associated related to changes in scope, variation orders. Deploy standard Commercial Management methodologies in the delivery and control of projects Claims management. Advise on best practices to ensure appropriate records keeping for possible/pending claims or dispute resolution. Alert Operational Management General Manager of any commercial risk threats and advise on the best approach. Provide ongoing support in assessing or validating entitlement and quantification of damages to promote resolution of disputes. Substantiate position and reach a reasonable resolution of disputes, even in restrictive and limiting contract language environment. Investigate and analyze the causes and effects of the events that have arisen, prepare submissions. Risk management relative to the commercial and contractual success of the project. Work closely with Legal Team