Capital Projects - Infrastructure Contract Manager BC

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Job Title - Business Consulting - Contract Managers Capital Projects & Infrastructure

General Information

Location: Ireland

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: EY Capital Projects & Infrastructure Ireland

Contract Type: Full-Time - Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

If you are looking to join a dynamic and diverse team delivering large-scale Capital Projects, come and talk to EY about the opportunities we can offer you.

To continue the successful growth of our Capital Projects Delivery team within EY's Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated Contract Managers who have previously worked in construction projects, to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in overseeing contract management activities for construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, managing risks, and maximising project success.

About CPD & TD in EY:

Our Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) team sits within the Transformation Delivery (TD) competency of EY's Irish Consulting practice. Our CPD team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy, utilities, transport, housing, and healthcare.

Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement, construction, and operational phases of capital programmes by leveraging:

* our people and their extensive industry experience

* existing partnerships and relationships

* our global EY experience across the Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) project lifecycle

Your key responsibilities

To continue to grow EY's successful CPD business, we are currently hiring Contract Managers at all levels with a combination of engineering/technical/construction and law/contracts background.

Responsibilities:

* Work directly with EY's infrastructure clients to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs.

* Collaborate with project teams to develop contract management plans aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budget constraints.

* Lead the contract formation process, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with our client's subcontractors and vendors.

* Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, conditions, and specifications, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

* Manage contract changes, variations, and claims, assessing their impact on project scope, schedule, and cost, and obtaining necessary approvals.

* Identify, assess, and mitigate contractual risks, working closely with project stakeholders to proactively address issues and minimise disruptions.

* Track contract performance against key performance indicators (KPIs), milestones, and deliverables, and provide regular updates to project teams and management.

* Facilitate resolution of contract disputes and claims through negotiation, mediation, or other dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring timely and fair outcomes.

* Cultivate strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and other external partners, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

* Monitor contract budgets, expenditures, and invoicing, and reconcile financial discrepancies to ensure accuracy and compliance with project financial goals.

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation, records, and reports, and prepare regular status reports and presentations for project stakeholders.

Internal Responsibilities

* Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.

* Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY.

* Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.

* Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.

* Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.

* Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.

* Supporting team development activities, including:

* Coaching, and mentoring activities.

* Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.

* Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities.

* Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills.

* Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures

* Skills qualify for the role, you must have

* 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Law, or a related field.

* Suitable experience in construction contract management and/or administration.

* Ideal candidates will have:

* Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.

* Multidisciplinary experience including project management, contract management and procurement.

* Thorough understanding of contract management principles and practices, including contract administration, risk management, change management and dispute resolution.

* Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.

* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You must have full working rights to work in Ireland to be considered for this role.

Expertise in:

* FiDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers),

* LOGIC (Leading oil and gas industry competitiveness),

* NEC4 (New Engineering Contract)

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

* Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around

* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

* The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

* Pension

* Maternity & Paternity leave

* Discounted health insurance

* Bike to work Scheme

* Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family

* Recognition Awards

* The purchase of additional annual leave

* Cash incentives for referrals

* Hybrid Working

* Work Mobile

* Free Gym membership

* TECH MBA paid by EY

* Travel Pass

* Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

* When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.

* Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

* As you grow and develop here, you'll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it's as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

* Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

* Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

* We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That's Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role