About iCOST

iCOST are a national commercial consultancy, servicing the whole of the Eastern seaboard of Australia and Western Australia (www.i-cost.com.au) with offices in Sydney and Perth's CBDs.

We provide commercial support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 Main Contractors, Developers and large Subcontractors.

The role:

We currently have an opening for a Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager within our Team.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

1. A demonstrable minimum 12+ years experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator/ Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager, with at least 5 of those years gained in Australia

2. Previous experience in a Senior Commercial role within the building/ commercial/ industrial sectors essential

3. Data Centre experience desirable but not essential

4. Must be able to demonstrate advanced leadership qualities

5. Experience managing head contracts with a value exceeding $250m highly desirable

6. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as ProcurePro, Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and Bluebeam Revu

7. Experience in CHEOPS/ Jobpac and similar construction accounting software essential

8. Must be capable of thoroughly administering Contracts, with a solid understanding of how contractual provisions are read, interpreted and followed

9. Must be confident and capable (with demonstrable experience) of administering Head Contracts including all Modifications, Variations, Notices, EoTs etc.

10. Must also be able to properly establish entitlements for, analyse and value variations

11. Should be confident and proficient in all aspects of Procurement, including the ability to draft project-specific scopes of work

12. Experience in upstream (Client/ Head Contract) Administration desirable

13. Strong negotiation skills required

14. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management and/ or Law is desirable but not essential

15. Proficiency in CostX/ Cubit advantageous

Your key tasks will include (but may not be limited to):

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Advanced contract administration/ contract management

2. Negotiating with the Client/ Principal on variations, scope and contract inclusions/exclusions

3. Negotiating with Subcontractors on variations, scope and contract inclusions/exclusions

4. Seeking Subcontractor/ Supplier quotations and proposals

5. Procurement of trade packages, including developing comprehensive and accurate project-specific scopes of works and full management of the tender process (analysis, interviews, recommendations, budget transfers)

6. Measure, take-off and produce Bills of Quantities (desirable)

7. Assess and validate Subcontractor claims, applying first-principle cost valuation techniques

8. Liaising with relevant teams, design and engineering etc.

9. Assist with monthly valuations and cost reporting

10. Managing Subcontract packages incl. in office measuring, approving Subcontract progress claims, preparing and issuing responding Payment Schedules via PayApps, through to final account.

11. Invoice reviews and general site administration

12. Regular Site/ Progress Claim walks

13. Change Management - Regularly monitor, check and identify any design changes during the construction phase, assessing cost impacts, negotiating any variations and monitoring projected final account.

14. Manage and drive the review process to ensure the award of all Subcontractors within the required time frame and budget

15. Minimisation of variation claims through firm and thorough contract management and change management

16. Ensure accurate cost forecasting and highlighting any potential risks/ overruns with the relevant project stakeholders

17. Interpret project documentation so as to understand scope of works for the project at Head Contract and Subcontract scope level

18. Preparation of variations, claims and contractual notices

19. Assist with the preparation of Monthly Project Reviews

20. Assess commercial and contractual risks involved in delivery and implementation of projects and identify and implement controls

21. Check compliance and prepare reporting on commercial performance of the contract

📌 Contracts Manager/ Commercial Manager (Sydney)
🏢 ICOST
📍 Sydney