E&M Subcontract Lead

Purpose of the Role:

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.

Qualifications:

• Recognised tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering
• White Card

Experience:

• 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
• Process oriented

Required Competencies:

• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good organisational skills and able to pay attention to detail
• Advanced negotiation skills

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

The above listed accountabilities & responsibilities are only a guide and may change as directed by your Manager/Supervisor or as per the requirements of FGJV Management.