Hybrid Contracts Manager

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About the role

  • Manage and prioritise contract review workload across supported business(es) in alignment with business(es) requirements
  • Manage and deliver the application of relevant Group Commercial Policies across the supported business(es), in conjunction with commercial lead(s)
  • Implement of common ways of working to maximise value, gain efficiencies and minimise risk to Wood
  • Responsible for providing direction, strategy and leadership to direct reports (if applicable)
  • Managing and maintaining key internal interfaces within supported business(es)
  • Deputise for Head of Contracts, when requested
  • SME in contract law and contracts related policies

Requirements

  • Degree required in one of: Law, Quantity Surveying or Business Degree
  • Legally qualified (preferred but not required)
  • Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting and negotiation in a service company environment
  • In addition to undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, the individual should have work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key contracting principles
  • Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements and consortium agreements
  • Experience of leading and managing a team (if applicable)
  • Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles and drafting and roll out of contracting policies
  • Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems
  • Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures
  • Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles and policies
  • Contract experience should cover consulting, engineering and construction projects in at least one of the following: life sciences, mining, power, infrastructure, environmental and/or oil and gas industries, EP, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents)
  • Relevant Client Facing Contracting Experience: Minimum 6 - 10 years
  • Supervisory Experience: 2 - 6 years (preferred & subject to role)
  • Utmost integrity
  • Excellent negotiating skills
  • Leadership, people management and motivational skills
  • Strategic thinker who can contribute to the management and improvement of the overall operation
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Strong client (internal and external) focus and ability to build relationships and trust
  • Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process
  • Team player
  • Proactive attitude
  • Mentor and coaching skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to work to deadlines

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Job title

Contracts Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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