Contract Manager

UGLs Manufacturing & Maintenance business are seeking a highly experienced
**Contract Manager** to join the locomotive maintenance team, based at our Hunter Valley Maintenance Centre on Clyde Street in
**Hamilton North**, Newcastle.

**About your role**

As the Contract Manager, your role with support with maintenance contract outcomes, whilst maintaining or improving planned revenue, gross margin, and cash flow expectations.
You will manage and control all project management baselines as applicable to assigned projects, through all phases of the project lifecycle and will be the primary representative and key client interface for the maintenance contract.
- Key responsibilities will include:_
- Support with reviews of the contract scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements the project subsequent initiation and setup of the project baselines within the agreed timeframes.
- Prepare, negotiate and conclude subcontracts with subcontractors and suppliers
- Generation of the appropriate project planning and management documentation as contractually
- Participate in the bid and tender efforts as requested, to ensure that the capabilities and requirements of the respective operation and line of business

**About you**
- Technical trade or tertiary qualification in Engineering
- Ability to effectively advise, negotiate, influence, and maintain positive relationships with internal and stakeholders at all levels
- Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Strong systems, operational, financial, resource planning and reporting skills
- Project Management qualification preferably AIPM Certificate IV or above
- Experienced gained in the rail, automotive, military, defence, avionics or any other safety critical environment
- Qualification or certification in continuous improvement methodologies such Lean, 3P, Six Sigma or a similar

**Our Benefits**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training for career progression
- A competitive remuneration package with salary continuance insurance, employee assistance program for employees and their families, AIA
- Vitality wellness program and Discounts on private health insurance, vehicles, travel and more

**What makes you right for UGL?**
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
- Empower a united and collaborative culture
- Deliver technical excellence and create efficient, innovative solutions
- Build an enviable reputation and the trust of employees, clients and other stakeholders
- Genuine concern for safety

**About Us**

UGL is a well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services within; rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world’s largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies
At UGL, we value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process. These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.

**Ref**:253709

**#LI-AJ1**

**Discipline**: Supervisor

**Primary Location**: Australia-NSW-Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter

**Work Type**: Full-time