Senior/Contract Manager (Data Centre) at TurnerTownsend

Role Summary A leading project management and construction delivery organisation is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support its project teams. This role is ideal for a senior professional who excels in contract interpretation, claims management, documentation, and stakeholder coordination—ensuring projects run smoothly and fully comply with contractual obligations.   Key Responsibilities Contract Administration & Daily Project Support • Manage the day‑to‑day contractual administration of assigned projects, ensuring all contractual and claim‑related events are monitored, documented, and escalated when necessary. • Provide early identification of potential risks and opportunities, recommending proactive measures to the project team. • Interpret contract terms and work closely with project managers, site teams, and legal representatives when contractual issues arise.Correspondence & Documentation • Review, log, track, and manage all incoming and outgoing project correspondence. • Draft contractual letters, coordinate reviews with project management and senior stakeholders, and ensure timely issuance. • Support the setup and oversight of document control systems. • Maintain comprehensive records including correspondence, meeting minutes, photos, and other relevant documents.Meetings & Stakeholder Engagement • Participate in internal project status meetings, providing updates on claims, risks, and contractual matters. • Attend and support client, consortium, supplier, and technical meetings when required. • Review minutes of meetings to ensure accuracy and proper documentation. • Assist in organising workshops to enhance claim and change management awareness among project team members.Reporting • Support project reporting requirements by contributing contractual insights and documentation. • Prepare monthly reports for senior management detailing Notices of Claim, active claims, change orders, key correspondence, and significant upcoming events.Claims Management • Manage both incoming and outgoing claims throughout the project lifecycle. • For incoming claims: verify entitlement, collect supporting records, assess risks, and develop defensive strategies with the project team. • For outgoing claims: prepare claim notifications, compile substantiation, draft formal claim submissions, and support negotiation processes. • Ensure all claims are handled in accordance with contractual deadlines and requirements.Dispute Resolution • Assist senior management and legal teams with dispute resolution processes, including document preparation and detailed investigation of contractual issues.Project Acceptance & Closeout • Support the process of obtaining acceptance certificates and verifying that contractual deliverables have been fulfilled. • Ensure all contract administration records are properly archived after project completion.