Contracts Specialist/Manager

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 project in over 110 offices worldwide.

• Identify and implement best practices in contract, procurement, commercial and vendor management for major infrastructure project.
• Partner with business and functional leadership to understand short, medium and long-term third party requirements.
• Assess and assist in the mitigation of vendor risk
• Ensure appropriate contract structures / types, pricing models, vendor incentive models, service level agreements, performance indicators and cost models are applied consistently across vendors
• To advise on contract interpretation including analysing the entitlement of variations and change orders.
• To assist the contractor project team in all aspects of contractual management of the project, including attending internal meetings, participating in negotiations regarding claims between contractor and the Owner or with subcontractors and suppliers.
• To assist in ensuring that contractual notices are issued in accordance with conditions of contract
• To identify, assess and minimize the risk of disputes between contractor and any other parties including the Owner.
• To assist in managing the overall contract program and covering all work to be carried out by subcontractors.
• To utilize the program to identify and manage claims for delay and disruption to contractor’s works and to defend contractor against similar claims from the Owner and subcontractors, selecting the most effective form of program analysis on a case by case basis.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Contract Laws, Cost Management/Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in related fields
• Relevant experience in infrastructure project are preferred.
• Strong experience in managing and administrating construction contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of contractual terms & conditions and commercial contract law; experience in dispute and claims resolution experience is an added advantage.
• Takes ownership of deliverables with the ability to work independently or as part of a wider group.
• Team player with excellent leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiation, influence and persuade others