Contract Manager

Contract Manager – Perth CBD / Permanent - Full Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Contract Manager to join our team on a permanent full-time basis, located in our Perth CBD office. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the performance of complex, high-value contracts, ensuring they meet the required standards of safety, environmental compliance, cost, time, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.

As a key member of the team, you will provide expert advice and guidance on contract management, applying Western Power's Contract Management Framework to ensure seamless execution and compliance.

If you have a proven track record in managing high-stakes contracts and delivering exceptional outcomes, we would love to hear from you!

Your Role in Action  

• Accountable for driving the overall performance of assigned complex / high value contracts and for providing subject matter expert contract advice and guidance.
• To ensure that all contracts are managed in line with Western Power’s Contract Management Framework inclusive of the Procurement Policy and the Contract Management Standard ensuring that the following key activities are undertaken:

• Development of the CMP that fully meets the contractual requirements in line with the Contract Management Framework,
• Review the Contract Management engagement deliverables including the SHE risks register, scope of work, specifications, drawings, and pricing schedules,
• Ensure receipt and approval of the Contractor’s plans in line with the contract,
• Monitor and manage compliance to the Contractor plans including.
  • Safety
  • Environmental
  • Quality
  • Schedule
  • Pricing Schedule

• Verify and certify Contractors claims, including:
  • Progress
  • Variations
  • EOT  

• Complete Contractor performance reporting requirements.

 What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commerce
• Broad and extensive knowledge and expertise and proven understanding of contract management
• Significant contract management experience including high value / highly complex contracts
• Have strong working knowledge of and the ability to interpret legislation with regards to contract law
• Ability to provide technical leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, complimented by influencing/negotiation skills
• Strong experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations.
• The ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within a corporate environment

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including: 

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.   
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office, perfect for cyclists.

• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

Applications close on 14 November 2024

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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