Contract Manager - IFM and Construction

About the role

An experienced Contract Manager is sought to provide commercial and contractual leadership across project-driven Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and construction activities. The role covers contract review, risk identification, claims and variation management, and support to bids, project teams and senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Review and negotiate contracts, amendments and subcontracts.
• Identify contractual risks, opportunities, obligations and notice requirements.
• Manage variations, claims, counterclaims and dispute resolution.
• Provide contractual and commercial support to bids, project teams and senior management.
• Maintain contract records, registers, correspondence and close-out controls.
• Protect project profitability, revenue and cash flow.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commercial Management or another relevant commercial discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of contract-management and/or commercial experience in project-driven IFM and/or construction; Quantity Surveyors with a bachelor's degree and 10+ years in contract administration, claims, variations, change management and commercial management are also encouraged to apply.
• Proven experience in claims, change management, dispute resolution and subcontract administration.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of contract law, contractual risk and commercial administration.
• Strong negotiation, written communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Candidates should send their CV by email, making sure it details their contract portfolio, claims and change-management experience, commercial responsibilities and contribution to project profitability and cash flow.