Seriti Green: Contracts Manager at Seriti

Key Responsibilities Include:

Contract Administration

• Ensure that all project contract requirements are implemented including the procurement and administration of contract securities and insurance requirements.
• Produce procedures for contract requirements implementation as required.
• Ensure Company policies associated with contracts are followed.
• Assist in the preparation of progress claims for projects and general sales invoicing for projects to ensure timely submission of invoicing, and minimise WIP balances
• Assist in the administration of all contracts. Aid Project Managers in relation to notifications, letters, reports, etc.
• Develop and maintain the contracts filing system.
• Produce and manage contractual claims as required.
• Prepare and control sub-contracts and associated documentation.
• Participate in contract reviews and negotiations as required.

Prepare contract variations.

• In conjunction with the Project Managers, be involved in the payment and variation certification process of major subcontractor works, and be directly involved in any contractual disputes should they arise
• Ensure that effective contractual document control processes are adhered to within the business.
• Monitor and review financial data related to contract performance, forecasts, labour and variation costs, expected Gross Margin and profits and report any discrepancies as they arise
• Assist with monthly cost recording and processing
• Ensure all contracts are managed, reviewed and administered in accordance with the company’s legal and commercial policies and procedures.
• Where necessary, monitor the financial performance of sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure code compliance in accordance with relevant regulations and Company requirements.
• Monitor, review and where directed ensure all Business Units deliver appropriate reports as directed.
• Ensure all Project Reports are provided in accordance with the company requirements, and.

Procurement

• Provide input into the overall procurement strategy, including contract development and review, scheduling, packaging of work and tender processes.
• Ensuring contract award approval processes are adhered to.

Site Management

• The contracts manager needs to be fully aware of all ongoing site activities and provide assessments of those activities on the overall project. This will require:
• Regular visits to site to verify subcontractor performance etc required to verify contract adherence
• Close liaison with site team to ensure any issues are being managed in accordance with the various contract requirements

Key Result Areas

• All safety, time, cost and quality KPI’s of the project are met.
• All contracts administered in line with the obligations
• Delivery of the project forecast and reports on time.
• Contribution to the improvement of project management methods and processes within Project Construction.
• Deadline driven with a strong tendency to planning and preparing for deadlines
• Ability to work with teams in remote areas

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) OR Postgraduate Diploma in Contract Law
• Desirable to have wind farm project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated high level of commercial acumen, with a proven ability to navigate complex deal structures.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with FIDIC and/or NEC contracts
• Experience of claims preparation and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Demonstrated capacity to work for a multitude of internal and external clients with conflicting interests and priorities. Demonstrated capacity to influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and manage relationships to ensure outcomes are achieved as harmoniously as possible.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an intense construction environment.
• Previous experience with commercial and contract reviews.
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in Contracts Administration/Construction Management
• Experience with environmental and risk mitigation controls.
• Experienced Contracts Administrator with a proven track record
• Sound technical and commercial understanding of the Electrical and/or the Construction Industry