Contract Management Opportunities - Energy | Expression of Interest

Stantec • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Are you an experienced Contracts Manager with a track record in the energy/power sector? We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and motivated professionals to join our dynamic team. The Energy sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology. If you are passionate about making a difference, then join our industry leading Energy team in leading the change! We are interested in speaking with experienced Contracts Managers that would have an interest in joining us now or in the near future. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, with clients such as National Grid across the country. You will join a growing and collaborative team, working in partnership with a variety of clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. This role will give you the opportunity to take the lead on all contractual matters including but not limited to contract compliance, change management, cost reporting, and claim mitigation strategies. You will ensure that all contract management processes and procedures are in place to effectively control and manage the relevant contracts. You will challenge and negotiate claims and variations submitted by the Contractor and provide an assessment of entitlement to the Employer based on the contract and take ownership and proactively manage all commercial risks/mitigation on the Project. You will assist the client's Project Team members with queries regarding Contract procedures, processes, and guidelines and administer Consultants and Contractor's claims including Extension of Time.

Requirements

• Experience in the Energy, or Transmission and Distribution industry.
• Proven experience as a contracts manager.
• Ability to lead on own projects.
• Experience of contract and commercial management.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Risk management experience.
• Procurement knowledge.
• Degree in quantity surveying or a related discipline such as construction management or construction law.
• Understanding of NEC contracts (Option A, C and E).
• Good knowledge of National Grid's Transmission procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all contractual matters including contract compliance, change management, cost reporting, and claim mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that all contract management processes and procedures are in place to effectively control and manage the relevant contracts.
• Challenge and negotiate claims and variations submitted by the Contractor.
• Provide an assessment of entitlement to the Employer based on the contract.
• Take ownership and proactively manage all commercial risks/mitigation on the Project.
• Assist the client's Project Team members with queries regarding Contract procedures, processes, and guidelines.
• Administer Consultants and Contractor's claims including Extension of Time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Holidays
• Free private medical insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Flexible working arrangements
• Industry leading training and development
• Paid for professional subscriptions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree