Orange, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW
Contracts Management (Construction)
Full time
About UGL
UGL is a diversified services company delivering critical assets and essential services that sustain and enhance the environment in which we live.
Our capabilities extend across a broad range of services and whole-of-life solutions for diverse industries, utilising world leading, sustainable and innovative technologies.
We partner with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies, government agencies, private enterprise, and public institutions.
Career progression & a long term opportunity of making an impact with a high performing, collaborative and professional team are just some of the benefits that UGL Transport will offer you.
Who Is UGL Regional Linx?
UGLRL is a wholly owned subsidiary of UGL.
We are headquartered in Orange, NSW and operate several regional depots throughout the state.
UGLRL is committed to creating and maintaining job opportunities for people in regional and rural communities.
More than 80% of our UGLRL workforce is located along the CRN.
Our workforce understands what it means to be regional and is committed to the needs of our customers, passengers and communities.
The CRN – Country Regional Network ensures the safe movement of people and goods throughout the regions of NSW, and links Sydney to many of the State's important regional centres.
UGLRL is proud to be entrusted with the operations and maintenance of this important piece of rail infrastructure.
Job Purpose
The role of Claims Manager on UGL Regional Linx is a critical success factor in protecting UGL Regional Linx's commercial interests under the O&M Deed with TfNSW.
Reporting to the Legal and Commercial Manager, you will be primarily responsible for providing commercial and contractual expertise for assisting with the administration of the contract, all commercial governance and reporting.
The Claims Manager may be required to manage a number of staff as part of the Commercial team structure as determined by the Legal and Commercial Manager.
Key Responsibilities Work with the Commercial team members to articulate and document technical, operational and commercial solutions to mitigate or manage the risks or issues arising out of the head contract.Analyse, negotiate and settle upstream commercial positions to achieve strong commercial positions which safeguard UGL's interests.Prepare and manage the submission of claims upstream.Prepare and manage complex client correspondence.Develop and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.Administer the contract to ensure that all activities, responsibilities and obligations of the contract are met in a timely, accurate, effective and compliant manner.Maintain complete contractual records, correspondence, proposed changes to contracts, warranties, delays, extensions of time and other contract management functions as directed.Advise projects, planning, procurement and production departments of contractual rights and obligations in a clear, concise and understandable manner.Assist in the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls standard reports, templates, and tracking tools which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, warranties are effectively managed, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.Qualifications Degree qualified in either Engineering, Law or Construction Management is preferred but not essential.Ability to achieve outcomes in an environment of managing complex stakeholder relationships, including key business partners.Experience in a contract management role within a projects environment, including negotiation of contracts, contract management and dispute resolution.About Us
UGL is well-known and respected for providing end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services within rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets.
UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions.
We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
At UGL, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note that relevant screening checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
These may include a national criminal history check and for you to undergo pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol screen.
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