Senior Contracts Manager:Rail projects
HybridDublin, Leinster, Ireland
Job Summary
Manage all pre- and post-contract requirements for rail projects, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled per awarded contracts and Work Orders. Collaborate with Procurement and Legal teams to engage Contractors and Consultants, then oversee contract administration from award through completion, including take-over and final assessment. Monitor Contractor performance against KPIs, lead negotiations, and resolve disputes while certifying payments and auditing accounts for NEC Option C and D contracts. Establish category-level contract strategies, set performance targets, and review subcontractor appointments to ensure compliance with Terms and Conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Senior-level experience: 10+ years' overall experience
- Minimum of 5 years' specialist experience in contract management
- Specialist experience in contract administration
- Specialist experience in NEC contracts
- Proven track record of managing contracts on high-value metro rail projects
- Proven track record of managing contracts on major infrastructure projects
- Proven track record of managing contracts on similarly complex projects
- Strong knowledge and experience in monitoring and managing Contractor and/or Consultant performance against contractual requirements
- Strong knowledge and experience in monitoring and managing Contractor and/or Consultant performance against agreed performance measures
- Significant experience in the management, assessment and resolution of contractual claims
- Proven experience in developing and implementing Contractor and/or Consultant performance management frameworks
- Strong understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Contractor and/or Consultant organisations
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining KPI libraries
- Extensive experience in the administration and management of contracts
- Particular expertise in the NEC suite of contracts
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
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