Contract Manager

We work on challenging and complex projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt, and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.
- This opportunity will see you join a leading company with a highly experienced team who work together to develop and provide solutions for our customers.
- We are currently seeking a dynamic professional **_Contract Manager - Electrical. _**Based in our Bennetts Green facility in Newcastle, you will be accountable for managing all commercial, contractual, and financial aspects of projects to ensure compliance, obligations, and objectives are met.
- Reporting to the Regional Manager other responsibilities and accountabilities include;
- Ensure tenders, quotations and contracts accurately evaluate commercial risks and are in accordance with UGL policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Ensure the project team maintains records in commercial, contract, quality, and safety matters to protect UGL’s position
- Undertake post-contract completion reviews, examine results, and recommend and/or undertake corrective action as necessary
- Continually scope for new work outside of existing contracts to add value by providing a diversified range of services, efficiencies and business improvements
- Establish appropriate and effective KPI’s for all direct reports and drive performance
- Adhere to UGL and Clients safety and environmental systems, standards and legislative requirements
- About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent, ideally coupled with a Trade background
- Minimum 5 years experience in Project Management with Tier 1 or 2 company experience
- Proficient understanding of commercial and contractual management
- Demonstrated experience in the negotiation and management of commercial contracts that achieve service delivery outcomes
- Advanced skill in MS Word and MS Excel
- Strong leadership skills, with highly developed communication skills, and the ability to build highly functional teams to generate growth opportunities
- What we offer
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies
- What makes you right for UGL
- Genuine concern for safety
- Ability to provide a safe, supportive and positive workplace
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play
- About Us
- UGL is 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.

**Discipline**: Project Team Leader

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

**Work Type**: Full-time