Senior Contracts Manager-Rail projects

Senior Contracts Manager-Rail projects Contract State/Province: Dublin Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: IE - Dublin, 1 Burlington Plaza Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Start here. Grow here. At AECOM, we are currently recruiting for a Senior Contracts Manager-Rail projects to join our established infrastrrcuture team in our Dublin office. The Contracts Manager reports directly to the Delivery Director and is responsible for managing all pre- and post-contract requirements, ensuring that contractual obligations are adhered to and fulfilled in accordance with the requirements of awarded contracts and Work Orders (call-off contracts). Pre-contract, the role holder will work closely with the Procurement and Legal teams, providing support to the Delivery Directors in the engagement of Contractors and/or Consultants in accordance with established procedures and the agreed procurement strategy. Post-contract, the Contracts Manager will be responsible for the management and administration of contracts from award through to completion, including take-over of the works and final assessment. The role will also support the review and acceptance of subcontractors and their associated documentation in accordance with the relevant contractual requirements. The Contracts Manager will oversee the monitoring of Contractor and/or Consultant performance against contractually agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and will contribute to the management and resolution of contractual disputes, as required. Understand and align with the organisation’s Contract Management standards, ensuring compliance with the selected Terms and Conditions within the applicable contract suite (e.g. NEC) and programme requirements. Ensure full compliance with Contract Management standards and contractual Terms and Conditions throughout the execution of contract administration activities, including the identification, management and reporting of any areas or instances of non-compliance. Manage commercial relationships and ways of working with Contractors and/or Consultants to promote effective collaboration and continuous improvement in the delivery of works and services. Review draft contracts to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriately tailored to the requirements of the relevant project, coordinating input from specialist advisors where required, including legal, technical and financial advisors. Lead contractual negotiations and provide guidance to the Project Manager and/or Services Manager and Programme Director, as required. Review and approve the appointment of subcontractors and associated documentation in accordance with contractual requirements. Certify payments, including the assessment of Defined Costs for NEC Option C and Option E contracts. Audit Contractor and/or Consultant accounts to ensure that costs are accurately captured, appropriately allocated and in accordance with the