CIMIC Group Limited is the parent of our various Operating Companies. CIMIC sets the strategic direction, financial expectations, risk profile and governance framework for the CIMIC Group and monitors the performance of its Operating Companies (CPB Contractors, Leighton Asia, Sedgman, UGL, Pacific Partnerships and EIC Activities).

Overview

Working within a specialist team the Contracts Manager will play a key role in reviewing, analyzing and developing actions to optimize corporate and project expenditure to deliver cost savings. In addition, the role will involve supporting the audit procurement, sustainability, and controls functions in developing and implementing group systems, processes and practices to improve business efficiency.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Monitor corporate costs and identify areas for potential savings.
Develop, implement, and manage cost-saving initiatives.
Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
Prepare cost and executive reports for senior management to facilitate efficient an effective decision making.
Capability to support our operations advising on contract administration queries including variations, extension of time and loss and expense claims.
Understanding of dispute resolution including options as well as knowledge of security of payments legislation
Collaborate with other departments to ensure cost management strategies are integrated into company operations.
Develop and implement strategies for improved financial performance.
Advise and assist business in negotiation and drafting of contract terms and conditions with clients, partners and supply chain members
Liaise with legal for development of processes and practices to comply with legislation within the various jurisdictions in which the group operates.
Support the audit, procurement, sustainability, and controls functions in developing and implementing group systems, processes, and practices to improve business efficiency.

Education and Qualifications required for this role:

Relevant degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying;
Relevant professional memberships Engineers Australia, MICE, MRICS or similar desirable but not required.
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience ideally with Tier 1 contractors

Experience, Skills and Behavioural Competencies required for this role:

Excellent financial and analytical skills.
Strong negotiation skills, robust but flexible approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
In depth knowledge and experience of procuring and managing supply chain.
Ability influence and persuade.
Demonstrated capability to set and work to deadlines, working efficiently to a high standard.
Effective decision making, interpersonal and consultation skills
Proven experience in reporting, reviewing, and managing project costs.
General knowledge of ICT systems used to manage construction projects.
Prior experience in managing corporate costs is desirable but not a prerequisite.

At CIMIC Group we offer rewarding careers for our people. Thats one of the benefits of having 7 brands and opportunities globally.

If you join us, some of our benefits also include salary continuance insurance, health & wellness programs, flexible working arrangements and much, much more.

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We support diversity in the workplace. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people with a multicultural background are strongly encouraged to apply.