Contract Performance Lead — High-Value, Complex Contracts

Western Power; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave up to four weeks

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance & gym

Wellness leave days

End-of-trip facilities

On-site café

22 weeks parental leave

First Nations cultural leave (5 days)

Employee recognition program

Job summary

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

You will develop the CMP, review deliverables, and verify contractor plans while monitoring progress and certifying claims.

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.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation with regards to contract law.
• Technical leadership, communication and interpersonal skills with influencing/negotiation ability.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of WP network asset inspections portfolio (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Accountable for driving the overall performance of assigned complex/high value contracts.
• Provide subject matter expert contract advice and guidance.
• Ensure contracts are managed in line with Western Power’s Contract Management Framework and policies.
• Develop the CMP to meet contractual requirements.
• Review deliverables including SHE risks register, scope of work, specifications, drawings and pricing schedules.
• Ensure receipt and approval of Contractor plans and monitor compliance.
• Monitor safety, environmental, quality, schedule and pricing compliance.
• Verify and certify Contractors' claims, including progress variations and EOT.
• Complete Contractor performance reporting requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Legislation interpretation

Education

Degree in Business, Law or Commerce

Contract Management Qualification

Job description

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

You will develop the CMP, review deliverables, and verify contractor plans while monitoring progress and certifying claims.