Contracts Manager

4 weeks ago


Docklands, Australia Metro Trains Melbourne Full time

10 April 2024

Technology DOCKLANDS Full Time

Metro gets you where you need to go. Shaping our future to be a world-class, sustainable railway for Melbourne is made possible by our people who make a positive difference to every journey.

We strive to reflect the community we serve and support the needs of our people who are critical to our success.With Zero Harm at the foundation of everything we do, we want everyone to get home safely.

We act as one team to move Melbourne.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role involves supporting the OCMS team in delivering critical Signalling Escrow projects at Metro, including Sub-optimal CBI, JZA upgrades, and Dark Territories. The role focuses on ensuring successful project delivery while maintaining uninterrupted train services. Responsibilities include managing commercial aspects, corporate governance, and risk mitigation for the complex works within the Signalling Escrow program in alignment with OCMS Train Control and Signalling Renewals.

This is a 24 month, maximum term role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strongly disciplined contract management and support of existing processes.
- Ensure high quality management of supply contracts and a close working relationship with centralised supplier commercial team.
- Use negotiation, influence and mediation skills to help resolve commercial disputes and any other matters requiring consideration and decision.
- Lead monthly reviews of commercial risks for the portfolio, tracking and reassessing risk status.
- Support Project Managers in various tasks, including progress claim assessment, pricing scheduling development, tender evaluation, contractor change assessment, and contract financial close out.
- Interface with external suppliers, participate in internal cost review sessions contributing to robust forecast and cost outcome reporting.
- Engage the internal legal team in commercial matters as required.
- Ensure compliance with Procurement and Finance requirements to provide accurate, timely, quality accrual, cost and claim management processes.
- Manage timeliness, accuracy, and compliance in relation to supplier invoicing and interface data with the accounts team.
- Chair meetings effectively, presenting commercial options in areas of contractual ambiguity or gaps, overseeing governance of core processes, and resolving conflicts requiring resolution.

ABOUT YOU
- Tertiary qualification in finance/business or equivalent.
- Extensive experience in Finance / Commercial Management.
- Extensive knowledge of current cost control and project management techniques.
- Experience in commercial management and corporate governance (and risk mitigation) in a complex and/or multiple project environment.
- High level of experience in using Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Experience in rail projects would be advantageous.

WHY WORK AT METRO?
- Work for a multi-award-winning rail operator with rewarding career opportunities that provide you with the support and training to take your career to the next level
- Be part of an inclusive, diverse, and supportive company made up of various backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
- Work-life balance options including flexible working arrangements, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and purchasing up to 4 weeks of additional leave per year.
- All eligible Metro employees receive a free Myki Pass that allows free Public Transport in Victoria.
- Access to a wide range of corporate discounts including healthcare, fitness, finance, and more.

NEXT STEPS

If this role resonates with your values, experience, and career needs, then come join us and help connect people and places for a growing Melbourne

Don’t meet every single requirement? As an inclusive and diverse workplace, we encourage all applicants to apply.

Metro’s commitment to a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive culture

Metro acknowledges the Victorian Traditional Owners of the land on which our rail network operates, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

At Metro, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one that reflects the communities we serve. We strive for a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. A workplace that provides equitable access to opportunities, resources, and where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. In addition, being recognised and rewarded for their contribution to our collective success.

We are committed to fair, equitable and merit-based employment and recruitment practices, and we encourage all interested applicants to apply.


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