Contracts Manager - Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years' relevant experience in the construction and contract services sector.
  • Degree in construction or related field.
  • Experience in diverse contract environments and various procurement routes.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to work autonomously and maintain collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and fulfill all aspects of a Contracts Manager role.
  • Develop and implement contracting strategies for major construction projects.
  • Provide specialist procurement advice to private sector clients, particularly in healthcare.
  • Draft RFPs, evaluation scorecards, and contracts while assisting in vendor procurement.
  • Create contract structures for complex projects with multiple interfaces.
  • Support comprehensive procurement services across major construction initiatives.
  • Nurture positive relationships with project teams and client advisors.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work in a market-leading global business.
  • Access to support for professional growth and change impact.
  • Collaborative work culture focused on achieving shared goals.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is highly experienced in providing authoritative advice and professional expertise in the fields of Contracts and Procurement Support along with Project Advise to a market leading client base.

We are dedicated to making the difference to all our clients engaged in the delivery of major capital projects and programs in the Americas and globally. Due to increased workload and securing of new clients, Turner & Townsend has a new opportunity for a Contracts Manager.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an outstanding team of specialist consultants, advise major clients on large scale construction projects and challenge themselves in a market-leading global business.

Duties of This Role

The individual will have the opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team delivering best-in-class strategic procurement and contract advice, including end-to-end advisory services to one of our key account clients.

  • Fulfilling the responsibilities of a Contracts Manager.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of contracting strategies for major construction projects using a range of privately funded delivery models.
  • Support the provision of specialist contracts and related procurement advice to private sector clients across a variety of healthcare construction contracts.
  • Drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluation scorecards and contracts and supporting the process for procuring vendors.
  • Developing contract structures for the main delivery strategies, including in multi-packaging scenarios on complex projects with multiple contract interfaces.
  • Supporting end-to-end procurement services on major construction and construction-services-related projects.
  • Building positive relationships within the project team and with Client personnel and their key advisors.
  • Managing and updating internal contract team trackers, reviewing SOW's and MPA's proposal documentation and the work winning capability of the contract services division.
  • Supporting the delivery of both teams and wider business targets.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Experience working in multiple contract environments and under a range of procurement/contract delivery routes.
  • Degree or equivalent in construction or a related course of study.
  • Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without need for supervision.
  • Ability to engage in a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, adaptable and with a determination to succeed.

Education and Experience
  • At least 3-5 years' experience in the construction industry and/or contract services to public and or private clients for large-scale capital investment projects.
  • Working knowledge and experience of various forms of contracts for the delivery of construction projects.
  • Experience working in a multi-contract environment.
  • Experience in the development and procurement of GMP's/Lump Sum or similar project-financed projects is desirable.
  • Supporting contract development and administration experience across a variety of sectors including health care, retrofits, and/or real estate; client-side.
  • Experience in implementing contracting strategies, including risk identification, quantification, and allocation.
  • Experience in contract development, supporting drafting of bespoke contract schedules and clauses and reviewing contract documents prepared by others.
  • Managing inputs from other professional team members, including technical, legal, and commercial/financial.
  • Proven ability to liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders to develop robust contract documents.


Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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