Contract Manager: High-Value Contracts & Compliance

Western Power; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 4 weeks extra leave per year

Salary packaging options

Discounted health insurance and gym

Wellness leave days

End-of-trip facilities

On-site café

Parental leave (22 weeks)

First Nations cultural leave (5 days)

Work180 endorsed employer

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Contract Manager to drive performance of complex/high value contracts. You will apply the Contract Management Framework to meet safety, environmental, cost, time, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction goals.

In this role you will develop the CMP, review deliverables, monitor contractor plans for safety, environment and quality, and verify claims. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential, with leadership across levels.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Business, Law or Commerce.
• Contract Management Qualification.
• Broad and extensive knowledge and expertise in contract management.
• Significant contract management experience including high value/highly complex contracts.
• Ability to interpret legislation with regards to contract law.
• Ability to provide technical leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, complemented by influencing/negotiation skills.
• Strong experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and managing public and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels within a corporate environment.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of Western Power's network asset inspections portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall performance of assigned complex/high value contracts and provide expert contract advice.
• Ensure contracts are managed per Western Power’s Contract Management Framework, Procurement Policy and Contract Management Standard.
• Develop CMP to meet contractual requirements.
• Review engagement deliverables including SHE risks register, scope of works, specifications, drawings and pricing schedules.
• Monitor and manage compliance to contractor plans (Safety, Environmental, Quality, Schedule).
• Verify and certify contractor claims (progress, variations, EOT).
• Complete contractor performance reporting requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Business, Law or Commerce

Contract Management Qualification

Job description

Western Power is seeking a Contract Manager to drive performance of complex/high value contracts. You will apply the Contract Management Framework to meet safety, environmental, cost, time, quality, delivery and customer satisfaction goals.

In this role you will develop the CMP, review deliverables, monitor contractor plans for safety, environment and quality, and verify claims. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management are essential, with leadership across levels.