Contract Manager

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Project Overview:

Bechtel, a global leader in project management, engineering, procurement and construction, has been selected by Western Sydney Airport Co as its Delivery Partner for the Western Sydney Airport, a $5.3 billion greenfield facility in Badgerys Creek, New South Wales. This will be a landmark project for both New South Wales and Australia and is due for completion at the end of 2026.

Western Sydney Airport will provide much-needed additional aviation capacity to meet growing demand in the Sydney basin and improve access to flights for people in Western Sydney. One of Australia's most significant infrastructure projects in decades, the international and domestic airport will open in 2026, bringing social and economic prosperity to the Western Sydney region. Learn more about this exciting project at the following: https://westernsydney.com.au/  

Job Summary:

The Contract Manager will be responsible for the administration of defined elements of scope (as assigned) or in supporting Commercial Manager in the management of a Main Works Contract. Working as part of the package team, you will provide commercial guidance and training for the delivery of Western Sydney Airport Project. In addition, you will provide guidance and prepare necessary documentation for variations and claims, negotiate and forecast costs associated with the packages through trending program in liaison with Project Controls, Construction, Engineering and Project Management.

This position is based at Badgerys Creek, South-Western Sydney and offers a nine-day fortnight.

Major Responsibilities:

• Review and support preparation of bills of quantities and methods of measurement in support of the defined elements of scope for post award administration including change management.
• Coordinate and provide assessments of Contractors financial stability and performance relative to the Package.
• Development of Pricing Schedules and Bills of Quantities for pricing analysis. Including development of alternative cost and commercial strategies to provide increased certainty on forecast costs.
• Undertake pricing analysis and consideration of costs to budget and carry out risk assessment and estimates for forecast outturn costs and expenditure on packages after award to close out and completion of the package.
• Analyse the contract general terms and conditions to highlight areas of risk such as ambiguities, conflicts or deviations from the scope of work. As work proceeds, make recommendations to the Package Manager on the mitigation of these risks; closely monitor and support remedial actions and recommend appropriate trade-offs or supporting Commercial Manager in Main Works.
• Review and monitor potential cost movements through determination of quantum and entitlement to changes / variations and claims in relation to the defined elements of scope or supporting Commercial Manager in Main Works.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering desirable, Registration of Licensing Preferred.
• Experience and courses in estimating, forecasts, pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of contract administration, procedures and documents relating to a multi-discipline construction project.
• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices, applicable government and commercial regulations and practices, and Bechtel policies, procedures and work practices.
• 13+ years of broad progressive work experience in contract administration associated with major infrastructure design and construction projects or Aviation projects.

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