Contracts Manager

Job Title

Contracts Manager

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for manages contracts relating to building projects. They study the legalities of contracts and help to negotiate terms and conditions with clients and third parties, before drawing up legal documents to outline terms of service and project

Job Description

About the Role:

·        Preparing tenders for clients and commercial bids to help bring in new business

·        Developing and presenting project proposals

·        Meeting with clients to find out their requirements

·        Producing plans and estimating budgets and timescales

·        Discussing, drafting, reviewing and negotiating the terms of business contracts

·        Agreeing budgets and timescales with the clients

·        Managing construction schedules and budgets

·        Dealing with any unexpected costs

·        Attending site meetings to monitor progress

·        Acting as the main point of contact for clients, site and project managers

·        Working with third parties to ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities

·        Making sure construction projects meet agreed technical standards

·        Liaising with technical and financial staff, sub-contractors, legal teams and the client’s own representatives

·        Overseeing invoicing at the end of a project

About You:

• Bachelor's degree in, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven experience as a Understanding of various contract types, terms, and conditions, or similar role in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations related to construction contracts.
• Proficiency in identify, assess, and mitigate potential contractual risks
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with relevant construction contracts, regulations, and industry standards

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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