About Us: Established in 2001, Guidera O'Connor is a privately owned and respected Design and Construct contractor and have a successful track record delivering Water and Wastewater treatment projects to the Australian Water Industry.Our clients include SA Water, Water Corporation, Sydney Water and SEQ Water.About the Opportunity: We are currently seeking an experienced National Contracts Manager to join our growing team and can be based in either Western or South Australia.As the successful applicant you will prepare contract management tools, support the contract administrators, and review, support and/or manage head contracts and associated subcontracts.You will work effectively with all stakeholders and direct reports to deliver best project commercial outcomes.You will also lead a team of contract administrators and specialists.More specifically you will: Develop and implement a contract management policy and all related tools and templates Develop and implement principles to perform a systematic review of terms and conditions at tendering stage and analysis of contractual risks and mitigation strategies Assist in developing and implementing a procurement management policy and related tools and templates Assist in tendering, when required, with review of terms and conditions and preparation of contractual qualifications Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to the projects and/or the management Prepare reporting on commercial and contractual performance when required Provide leadership to the contract administrators in relation to: Head Contract negotiation (contractual qualifications and close-out), conformance and administration: identify contract management requirements, monitor contract securities and insurances, draft on-time and substantiated claims and variations, completion of project close-out documentation Preparing key subcontracts altogether with flow down from Head Contract, ensuring that risks gaps are minimised, in consideration of subcontractor capabilities and scope of works Effectively managing subcontracts through all phases, including cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out dispute resolution processes Participating in all project procurement strategies As our ideal candidate you will: A relevant degree such as Law, Commerce, Engineering or Construction Management or strong experience in managing construction contracts throughout their lifecycle.Value our Guiding Principles of Health & Safety, Integrity, Trustworthiness, Excellence and Respect Have experience in review of contracts, contract management, preparation and management of subcontracts, cost forecasting, claims, variations and completion / close out documentation, Be an excellent communicator, an influential team member coupled with strong negotiation and mediation skills Have an ability to managing competing priorities, meet strict deadlines and have exceptional problem-solving skills.About our Benefits: In return for your skills and experience, we offer supportive colleagues and leadership; training and development opportunities; meaningful and interesting work; flexibility, autonomy & generous Benefits as outlined below and a great culture and work environment.We have great employee benefits including: Free on-site parking Site and office lunches provided Additional annual leave for service milestones 15 days personal leave Generous Employee Referral bonus Regular celebrations of success and performance awards Company funded wellbeing program Paid Parental and Cultural leave Fortnightly pay At Guidera O'Connor we respect and value a diverse, inclusive, and belonging workforce.We strongly encourage applications from all people, regardless of age, sex, or culture.In line with our RAP, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.Please apply online but do feel free to contact Lesley Mackman via ****** for any further information.