About the role

AI summarised

The Contracts Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment between project execution and contractual requirements. This role involves risk analysis, negotiation of terms, managing change orders, and maintaining clear communication between the company, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to maximize project revenues.

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Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for contract administration needs, advising teams on execution deviations from contract requirements.
Analyze contract terms to proactively identify potential risks and opportunities related to clause application.
Manage the end-to-end change order process, from identification through negotiation and resolution of claims against or from clients and vendors.
Draft formal contract letters, notices, and communications accurately reflecting contractual positions.
Oversee contract milestones, payment documentation checks, and orderly project close-out activities.
Interface with internal departments and external parties regarding cost, performance assessment, payments, reporting, and change orders.
Support negotiations concerning claims, variations, changes, and disputes in collaboration with Legal and Project Management.
Ensure all contractual information utilized by the project team is accurate, up-to-date, and properly filed.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract management, administration, purchasing, or contracting.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field (relevant experience acceptable for Diploma holders).
Proven expertise in contract law, accounting principles, and finance.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate terms effectively with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Superior attention to detail for spotting inconsistencies within complex contracts.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities regarding contractual matters.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work productively both independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines.