Responsible for managing the quantity surveying, commercial, and contractual functions of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project. The role covers contract administration, cost management, valuation, variations, claims, and commercial risk management for major railway infrastructure works.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage quantity surveying and commercial activities for the NSCR railway infrastructure works.</li><li>Administer construction contracts in accordance with contractual conditions and project requirements.</li><li>Review and evaluate contractor progress payments, quantities, valuations, variations, and change orders.</li><li>Assess and manage contractor claims, extensions of time, delay, disruption, and associated costs.</li><li>Prepare and review contractual notices, correspondence, claims submissions, and commercial reports.</li><li>Monitor project costs, variations, commitments, and potential commercial exposures.</li><li>Provide contractual and commercial advice to the Project Management Team and senior management.</li><li>Support negotiations with contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, and project controls teams on cost and contractual matters.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive records of contracts, commercial documentation, measurements, valuations, and claims.</li><li>Identify potential contractual disputes and support claims avoidance, negotiation, and dispute resolution.</li><li>Ensure commercial activities are aligned with the project's contractual obligations, procedures, and applicable requirements.</li><li>Provide regular cost, contract, and commercial risk reporting to project management  </li></ul>About SMEC  For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.  We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions on a global scale across urban development, infrastructure and management services industries. We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower and renewable energy sectors. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia&rsquo;s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Joining the Surbana Jurong Group in 2016, SMEC is part of a family of specialists. We are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that help to connect, move and power people and communities. For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Infocus blog www.smec.com/infocus. At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields. We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to make a difference. For more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.

Contracts Manager

Responsible for managing the quantity surveying, commercial, and contractual functions of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project. The role covers contract administration, cost management, valuation, variations, claims, and commercial risk management for major railway infrastructure works.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage quantity surveying and commercial activities for the NSCR railway infrastructure works.</li><li>Administer construction contracts in accordance with contractual conditions and project requirements.</li><li>Review and evaluate contractor progress payments, quantities, valuations, variations, and change orders.</li><li>Assess and manage contractor claims, extensions of time, delay, disruption, and associated costs.</li><li>Prepare and review contractual notices, correspondence, claims submissions, and commercial reports.</li><li>Monitor project costs, variations, commitments, and potential commercial exposures.</li><li>Provide contractual and commercial advice to the Project Management Team and senior management.</li><li>Support negotiations with contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, and project controls teams on cost and contractual matters.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive records of contracts, commercial documentation, measurements, valuations, and claims.</li><li>Identify potential contractual disputes and support claims avoidance, negotiation, and dispute resolution.</li><li>Ensure commercial activities are aligned with the project's contractual obligations, procedures, and applicable requirements.</li><li>Provide regular cost, contract, and commercial risk reporting to project management  </li></ul>About SMEC  For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.  We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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