Lead Contract Manager

Vestas is one of the world’s most renowned sustainable companies. Vestas Australia have achieved massive projects in the past few years and continues to do so. Come be a part of this growing family and help build a sustainable future.

As Senior Contract Manager, you will be part of Vestas' Project Management team in Onshore (and Offshore) Construction which comprises a team of highly motivated colleagues, primarily responsible for project execution including installation and commissioning of offshore wind turbines. Although this is our primary focus, our team also supports the rest of Vestas' value chain with our knowledge of construction projects. You will manage a team of contracts managers and contract administrators and report to the Regional Head Contract, Cost & Bid Management - APAC region.

Region APC>Construction & Operation APAC>Contract and Bid Management

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop variation and claim strategies

• Develop, review and negotiate variations and cost/time claims

• Prepare and develop strategies to respond to claims and variations

• Manage securities and insurances along with insurance claims

• Drafting/reviewing contractual correspondence

• Reviewing payment claim submissions

• Develop and review subcontract packages in collaboration with Procurement

• Attend project meetings

• Drive the lessons learned process to improve Vestas' position on projects under negotiation and to further develop contract administration process and procedures

• Manage external consultants when engaged for contractual assistance

• Active participation in dispute avoidance/resolution strategies

Qualifications

• Minimum degree qualified in technical, legal or financial field

• Experience of or qualifications in Contract Law

• 8+ years of experience managing contracts within construction, preferably including large scale EPC within energy

• Wind industry experience

Competencies

• You are an independent self-starter who pays high attention to detail and can work in a time-sensitive situation meeting tight deadlines.

• You have an accurate and rigid approach to applying contractual mechanisms and procedures, and you have a perceptive approach to problem-solving.

• Have previous and extensive contract management and commercial experience and managing teams of specialists

• Claims management and project risk management experience

• Experience from renewable energy or construction or engineering industries will be highly regarded

• Skilled the user of Microsoft Office programs

What we offer

•     Excellent career development opportunities both Nationally and Globally

•     A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion

•     Flexible workplace arrangements

•     18 weeks Paid Primary Carers Leave

•     3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave

•     Employee Assistance Program

Additional information

•   All potential employees will be subject to undertaking a full medical assessment to be considered for this role. 

•    Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.