Senior Contracts Manager, Dublin

DesignBuild Search are working closely with a leading Irish company who are expanding nationwide. Our client is involved in range of commercial, retail and fit-out projects. Due to strong pipeline of work over the next 5 years, they have an opening for a Senior Contracts Manager/Director. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating between multiple projects simultaneously Sectors: Commercial, fit-out and retail Qualifications, experience & skills Relevant industry experience; 5-8 years in a comparable position Quantity Surveying, engineering, architect Strong communication and leadership skills Design and commercial acumen and financial awareness Effective and comfortable working in a multi-disciplinary team environment Organized with attention to detail Self-motivation & dynamism. Ideally chartered or working towards a relevant professional accreditation. Good negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills Good presentation and Communication skills Key Responsibilities: Advise and report regularly to the CEO on project progression Develop and implement commercial strategies to minimise cost and maximise efficiencies Provide commercial input into procurement strategies and evaluations for construction Provide support on technical and commercial aspects of projects Advise, write and support with project correspondence. Ensure risk registers, variation trackers, extension of time tracker sheets and correspondence logs are kept live and updated Advise on contractual matters and contractual approach with contractors and supply chain Identify contract grounds for claim and determine claim strategy Review notices and contractual correspondence Prepare Claims upstream and review and determine downstream. Manage and responsible for Collateral Warranties, Guarantees, retentions, performance Bonds. Additional key skills & attributes: A dynamic individual who adapts well to change and can thrive in a rapidly growing organisation that continues to evolve. Proven track record of delivering to tight deadlines. A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required. Ability to execute directly at high quality and pace. Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment and a keen interest in developing a career in Applegreen. Demonstrate strong analytical capability to interpret and challenge data and to interrogate financial systems. Has strong commercial acumen and a focus on delivering value to the business. Exceptional interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation. Is resilient and calm under pressure. Has sound judgement and objective logical decision-making skills. Has strong leadership potential and management skills, who will be a role model for the

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