Design & Build have partnered with a tier 1 contractor on a major infrastructure project and are looking for a E&M subcontract lead. You will be responsible for the establishment, placement and management of the appropriate contract arrangements with E&M suppliers, to deliver the cost, schedule, quality and safety requirements of the business, through effective relationship and performance management, maximize value and minimize risk.
Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the commercial management of all E&M Subcontracts
- Ensure adherence to E&M contractual obligations though effective commercial management, including payments, variation and claims, warranties, cash flow, and flow down of contract amendments
- Lead subcontract progress payment claims, variations, contractual claims and final accounts in accordance with the terms of subcontracts
- Oversee the contract administration and change management, including providing assistance to the Head Contract management team as required
- Follow the internal process to execute any change managements.
- Manage the Contractual correspondence in an effective manner with coordination of the E&M Team/ Management/ Client.
- Proactively manage the performance of E&M suppliers, maintaining effective working relationships
- Identify and manage supplier risks and opportunities, including those of the supplier's supply chains
- Lead, manage and develop team members to deliver the required capability
- Generate and manage the Lifecycle Management procurement and subcontract management plans
- Analyse financial and costs reports, identifying existing or potential variances/trends, providing recommendations as appropriate for agreement with the Department
- Ensure the Department keep accurate and complete records and ensure the various document control registers are kept updated
- Implement the principles of dispute resolution and the mechanisms under relevant E&M subcontracts to resolve disputes and demonstrate strong dispute resolution skills
- Provide E&M subcontract reports and briefings to executive team
- Manage E&M subcontract input into monthly reports and programme updates
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering
- White Card
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar based role on a project of similar size and complexity
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, AutoCAD, and Aconex or similar electronic transmission systems
- Experience in the management of and flow down of the suite of tendering and Contracting Templates, especially FIDIC
- Experience in the management of subcontractors, ideally international E&M Subcontractors/ Suppliers and design consultants
- Ability to coordinate with the delivery and design teams
- The ability to guide and manage a team of subcontract administrators
- The ability to negotiate with, and influence, internal and external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit, whilst maintaining key relationships
- The ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences, is critical for this role
- Excellent risk analysis skills
