NRL are currently recruiting for a Junior Consultant / Contract Administrator on behalf of a large multinational engineering consultancy client of ours, to be based in Dublin.
Role Responsibilities:
To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources;
To maintain a knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally;
Support the Commission Manager and ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc.;
Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors.
To assist with engaging and coordinating the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources;
To review submissions by Contractor for compliance in connection with Task Orders and Contractual requirements, and that deliverables are submitted in a timely and an acceptable manner, and arranging for technical review by appropriate matter specialist where appropriate;
Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client;
Attend Risk Reduction meetings and record actions and mitigations agreed;
Monitor contractual compliance by the contractor, and early identification of issues and problems;
Develop in liaison with the Commission Manager a programme of audits, inspections and checks and coordinate the internal and specialist resources required to deliver the programme;
Review all requests for compensation by the Contractor for extra work and co-ordinate their further review and approval;
Prepare and assist with the undertaking of periodic reviews of the contractor’s and PPP Co.s services and prepare a report with findings and recommendations to ensure conformance and effectiveness of the quality system; and
Ensure internal procedures and processes are mapped, formalised and amended when necessary;
To prepare and present reports and presentations to the client team and other key stakeholders
To liaise with other teams and within the wider business and other key stakeholders
Preparation of all necessary reports;
Manage day to day operational duties;
Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.
Role Requirements:
A level eight qualification recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications/Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), or other equivalent qualification in the field of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical/electronic engineering; and
Post-graduate experience in working with infrastructural projects;
Ideally, the candidate would have experience working on mechanical/electrical systems projects and in the management of the operation and maintenance of infrastructure facilities.
Good team player;
Analytical, numerate and self-motivated;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Experience of and ability in chairing meetings;
Experience of managing resources to deliver work on time and to agreed budgets;
Ability to prioritise, to achieve deadlines and to work with minimal supervision;
Ability to liaise with others including public sector officials, members of the public and other Senior colleagues;
Demonstrate initiative with managing workload;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Good experience and knowledge of project or programme management, ideally in a multidisciplinary environment; and
A good understanding of the Microsoft platform and applications particularly Project, Excel and Word;
It would be highly desirable for the individual to have / be:
Experience of working on an Infrastructure O & M scheme;
Knowledge of Intelligent Transport Systems and experience of working on ITS schemes;
Well versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques;
Familiarity with the operation and maintenance (O & M) of highway infrastructure or similar sector would be an advantage;
Familiarity with PPP contracts, the NEC3 contract and their mechanisms;
Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies;
Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project’s objectives;
Experience of managing multidisciplinary highway projects;
Knowledge of current national, regional and local guidance/standards with regards to the fields of highway engineering. Knowledge of the DMRB.
What’s in it for you:
Stable contract duration
Competitive hourly rate