Utilities Contracts Manager

3 months ago

Sydney, Australia BGIS Full time

**The Role**

As the Utilities Contracts Manager, you will support the Utilities Infrastructure Director and global delivery teams on commercial and contract issues throughout the lifecycle of data center developments. You will also lead strategic procurement planning and contract negotiations with HV vendors, driving innovations and improvements to enhance quality, time, and cost efficiencies across all developments.

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop business cases and analysis on procurement/ new vendors / claims resolution in partnership with the Utilities Infrastructure Director and Commercial Director - Developments
- Consider best form of cost and contracting model and draft and negotiate contract scope, key commercial outcomes in new contracts, variations and contractual correspondence
- Contract lifecycle management including kick-off, monitoring contractor performance and proactively managing contract works delivery through to DOR and completion
- Assessing and managing contract claims including variations, time-related claims, payment claims and invoices
- Input to cost management and forecasting across in-flight projects in partnership with regional Contracts Managers
- Developing and implementing reporting tools for measurement of key contract metrics

**Skills and experience**:

- Proven experience in delivering projects in a contracts or commercial role within a complex construction or development environment, preferably with exposure to Utilities or HV sectors.
- Degree in Engineering, Law, Quantity Surveying or Business/Commerce
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as intermediate-advanced Excel/Word/systems skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively to problem-solve and bring matters to a closeStrong influencing and negotiation skills with a history of demonstrated business partnering to achieve broader business goals is critical to success in this role

**Why **_Join Us / Benefits: _**
- _Opportunity to work _in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Work-life balance with flexible working hours.
- Employee Recognition Program
- Paid Parental and Volunteer LeaveDonation Matching and much more

Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations totalling more than 50 million square metres across markets including Government, Education, Utilities, Financial Services, Oil & Gas, Healthcare and Cloud Enterprise.

We are a technology enabled, technically led global integrated facilities management provider focused on delivering disruptive business solutions for our clients, through a culture of caring, innovation and high - performance. With a reach engineering background, a commitment to sustainability and service excellence, BGIS ensures that our clients real estate assets are operating optimally to support the people who use them.

Join us at BGIS, bring your full self to work, and embark on a journey where you’ll create endless possibilities for yourself, your clients, and your community. Together, let’s craft a future full of promise and positivity.

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