Contracts Manager (Civils / Infrastructure - Highways)

THE ROLE
Reporting to the Commercial Manager and responsible for the supervision and performance of post-contract management of project sites.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performance of the commercial aspects of a set of projects as part of the programme management consultant’s role on a major programme of infrastructure development works
• Interface with other teams to meet overall program deliverables
• Assists with the development of the contracts and procurement strategy, standards, policies, procedures and best practices
• Ensures the correct execution of procedures for award and administration of Project contracts
• Supervisors and provides support to the contracts management team to ensure that they meet the Project objectives by establishing contracts and securing materials, equipment and related services on time and within budget, in an ethical manner at all times, in accordance with procedures
• Monitors and reports on contracts administration performance by Consultants and Construction Supervisors.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Sound knowledge of the contract administration aspects of major civil & infrastructure projects including roads, bridges and utilities with experience in procurement and contract administration
• 10 + years post graduate experience
• Experience in managing team of up to 5 people
• Experienced user of MS Office and project management software
• Undergraduate degree or membership of a recognised International Professional Body e.g. MRICS
• Experience in international contracting mechanisms e.g. FIDIC
• Fluency in English language both written and spoken

COMPETENCIES
• Team management
• Commercial Awareness
• Accepts Responsibility
• Team player
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Strong customer focus

About the Company

Burrwood Associates specialises in placing professionals within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector across emerging markets. We aim to build successful partnerships with candidates and clients based on mutual trust and an open, collaborative approach.

Our experience and in-depth knowledge of the FMCG Industry enables us to provide a high quality service to every client and candidate. With a network built up over many years, we are well placed to support our clients' needs. In conjunction with our existing network, we continue to develop a specialist pool of talent that has been competence mapped across a number of key areas.

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