Contracts Manager

Collective Energy > Life. Work. Purpose Maybe you’re an experienced QS who’s wanting to make a move into contracts management, or perhaps you have contract administration experience, and you want to expand on that. Whatever your background, you’ll find we offer a great place to grow your career, and an energetic work environment where no two days are the same. A place in our high performing team could be just what you’re looking for. As a Contracts Manager you’ll be great at solving puzzles - reviewing and making decisions on some complex work, with the added challenge of retaining impartiality. You’ll be excited by the challenge and pace of this unique role. You really do We want you to enjoy your working day. It’s a job with lots of scope and you’ll be working collaboratively and collectively, never in isolation. We put a big emphasis on acknowledgement shout outs each month, celebrating the good things you and your workmates are doing. We know you still want to learn, and we encourage that. We’ll support you with networking, upskilling and memberships. How much impact and influence can you have? Plenty, there are opportunities for you to get involved in business initiatives as good ideas come from everyone and we want to hear from you. You’ll get a great salary package but there’s more to a rewarding job than that. The big things include a longer-term chance at becoming one of our employee shareholders, our support of flexible working, and the way we support you to train and improve your professional skills. There are lots of fun social events with your colleagues, and company health and well-being initiatives such as our Spring Challenge. We give you access and time to use our bespoke Growing Stronger Learning Portal to grow personally as well as professionally. **The Role** As Contracts Manager you’ll take oversight of contract management processes - delivering consistent and accurate contract management and administration services, including the drafting and issuing of contract instructions, and management of variations and monthly payment claim processes. We’re honest about what the job is and it’s not something for someone who wants to coast. No two days are the same, and that’s what gets our team excited. You’ll be encouraged to lead and supported in that leadership as you make project decisions. - You’ll attend PCG meetings, minuting actions so nothing gets left undone. - You’ll build strong relationships with clients and be a trusted advisor, keeping them posted of contractual issues and following up to close out - Draft and issue approved contract instructions - Managing the monthly payment claim process - Support others, building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives **Here’s what we need from you**: - Minimum three years' post grad experience, as a QS, Contracts Manager or similar. - Relevant qualifications such as Construction Management (QS/Economics), Construction Law or similar. - Detailed knowledge and the preparation of robust contract documents, contract administration, correspondence and reporting. Experience working with, and knowledge of NZS3910 contracts and the Construction Contracts Act. - Experience working in the construction industry and understanding of the responsibilities and obligations of the parties involved in the project. - An affinity for working collaboratively and collectively with project teams, working towards the same goals - Good decision-making - the ability to make sound judgements - Excellent attention to detail in your work - Great communication skills - you’re a great listener and know how to negotiate to reach the right outcomes - The ability to travel overnight once a month. **You will have googled us by now**: And here’s what you will have foundThe Building Intelligence Group (TBIG) is 100% New Zealand owned by over a quarter of our 125+ people. We’re right across Aotearoa and growing. We believe in creating a better New Zealand and we’ve put in place a raft of initiatives to help you grow and to help influence those we work with and for. We are proud to have worked alongside private, Government and Local Government clients for well over three decades - but most importantly, the reason we’ve stayed strong for so long is because we’re on a journey of continuous improvement together. In short, you will get meaningful and interesting projects to work on, you’ll feel valued and backed, and the doors are wide open to working your way towards a more senior role. **Go on - if you’ve read this far and you’re excited, take the next steps** We’re not advertising this role with agencies as we have our own inhouse team who would love to talk to you.